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California poppy

Name: California poppy
SKU: 123456

SKU: 123456

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Select a site: Choose a location with full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. California poppies thrive in poor soil and do not need extra fertilizer.
Prepare the soil: Loosen the soil and clear the area of weeds. For larger plots, mixing the seeds with sand can help with even distribution.
Sow the seeds: Scatter the tiny seeds thinly over the surface of the soil. California poppy seeds need light to germinate, so press them lightly into the dirt without burying them.
Water gently: Use a watering can with a fine rose attachment to water the seeds. This prevents dislodging them. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Thin seedlings: Once the seedlings are a few inches tall, thin them so the plants are about 8 inches apart. This gives each plant enough room to thrive
Be gentle: Use a watering can with a fine "rose" attachment or a spray bottle with a mist setting. A strong stream of water can wash away or bury the small, light-dependent seeds.

Keep soil moist: The soil surface should remain damp until the seeds germinate. Do not let it dry out completely. Depending on the weather in San Diego, this may mean watering once a day, or more frequently if it is hot, dry, or windy.

Time it right: The best time to water is in the early morning. This helps reduce evaporation and keeps the seeds moist during the day
Planting recommendations for San Diego

For the best results, plant in the fall. The poppies will grow through the cooler, wetter winter months and have a long bloom period in the spring.

You can also plant in late winter or early spring, but you will need to provide supplemental water, especially if the seasonal rains have finished. Fall-sown plants are often larger and more vigorous.

For a longer blooming season, you can sow multiple rounds of seeds a few weeks apart.

Direct-sow the seeds. California poppies have a delicate taproot and do not transplant well.

Choose a sunny location with sandy, well-drained soil.

Do not bury the seeds. Scatter the seeds over the soil and press them lightly, as they need light to germinate.

Water gently until the seedlings are established. After that, the poppies are drought-tolerant.

California poppy

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