California Poppy Red Chief

Cultivation Advice California Poppy Red Chief

• Plant seed directly outdoors early through mid-spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
• Cultivate soil, mix seeds with cup of sand or soil and broadcast lightly over planting area.
• Lightly rake into soil or cover lightly to a depth of 1/8 inch.
• Can be sown in the autumn in mild winter areas
• (they will self-seed and survive the winter more than adequately by themselves).
• Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• When plants are about 2 inches tall, thin 8 to 12 inches apart to get the best display.
• Poppies do not transplant well. Avoid over-watering once plants are established.
• Remove or cut off old flower bases for continued flowering throughout summer.
• Plants will self-sow if left to their own devices.
• California poppies thrive on a certain amount of neglect.