I could use some advice on how best to start poppies (somniferum). I've tried direct sowing a few times with little luck. I googled for directions and found so much variety, I'm confused. Some say direct sow in fall, some say spring. Some say start inside. Some say the seeds need cold stratification. Help!
I'm in eastern Tennessee. Zone 6b. We get early springs that progress quickly to long hot summers. I'm new to indoor seed starting, but anxious to try. I plan on setting of some shelves with grow lights. I want to try some "winter sowing" this year too. Are poppies a good candidate for that?
