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May 9, 2024 5:05 PM CST
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Hello, I am currently planting poppy in the green house. However, My plant's leaves are drooping after just 2 weeks of germination. Can you help me to explain the reason why?
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May 9, 2024 5:33 PM CST
Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
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Welcome! Phamlinh2511
What kind of poppy? That makes a difference. When and how did the package say to sow them? Many are spring bloomers and it might be too late/too hot to start seeds now. (What is CA? California? Canada? Can you be more specific about your location?)

Those also look like they are extremely light-deprived. My experience with poppies is that they perform better direct seeded. They have long tap roots that can be touchy about transplanting. I don't feel too optimistic about those, but try moving to bigger pots in outdoor filtered shade for several days, then gradually get them into sun and into their permanent homes.
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May 9, 2024 6:01 PM CST
Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
Bee Lover Salvias Region: New Mexico Herbs Container Gardener Composter
Cat Lover Butterflies Bookworm Birds Enjoys or suffers hot summers
PS: I looked closer after I wrote the above. I think those are Eschscholzia californica, California poppies. Here are a couple of articles about how to sow and grow.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-...

https://images.app.goo.gl/Dnt2...

https://www.california.com/how...
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