Question
I have been gardening and growing under lights for over 30 years, yet I have never successfully brought any oriental poppies to maturity.  Any suggestions?

Thanks

Answer
Hi Gloria,
Thanx for your question.  Oriental poppies resent being transplanted as seedlings.  I have tried with no success and everything I've read indicates they are difficult if not impossible to raise indoors.  You could plant several seeds in a small pot and transplant that way.  I have taken root cuttings digging the roots up in the early fall and cutting off 3 or 4 inches of roots.  They come up the next year.  I hope this helps.
Tom