Poppy Plant
Poppy (Papaver somniferum) is an annual that grows 2-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
0.5 to 1.0 kg per plant
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Botrytis Blight, Root Rot, Leaf Spot.
White colour powdery masses on both upper and lower side of the leaves, Dark brown to orange colour lesions appears on leaf.
Remove infected plants, use resistant varieties, Neem oil, baking soda, Prune affected areas, increase air circulation, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes.
Fungicides with mefenoxam, Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Copper-based fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used for pain relief due to natural alkaloids.
· Supports sleep and relaxation.
· Some species have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.