Storing and Sowing Welsh Poppy Seeds

Maureen collected Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica) seeds and wonders about fridge storage. Good news: no cold stratification needed.

Storage

• Dry seeds thoroughly (1 week on a plate).
• Store in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dark place—a pantry or cupboard is fine.
• No refrigerator required.

Sowing Options

• Fall sowing: Scatter where you want them; they'll germinate next spring.
• Spring sowing: Direct-sow after last frost.

Welsh poppies self-sow readily once established. They prefer partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil.