Common poppy is one of the wild plants that does not require any special care where it is native. This means the poppy doesn't need to be constantly watered or fertilized and is quite robust, even though it doesn't look like it.
How often do corn poppies need to be watered?
Common poppy should only be watered if it has not rained for a long time, as it tolerates dry conditions well. Light watering for sown seeds and moderate watering for young plants is appropriate to avoid drying out or rotting.
In nature, you can usually find corn poppies on the edges of fields, but also on railway embankments or roadsides. He likes it sunny, warm and dry. The soil should definitely be well-drained, as poppy seeds cannot tolerate wet feet for long periods of time. The soil should also be lean because poppy seeds don't need many nutrients.
How often should corn poppies be watered?
The wild poppy, as corn poppy is also called, can survive a long dry season without any significant problems. So it doesn't necessarily have to be watered. However, it blooms and thrives better if it doesn't dry out too much. It is therefore advisable to water the poppy seeds at least a little if it does not rain for a long time.
If you have just sown your corn poppies, always keep the seeds slightly moist, but not wet. The young plants should also only be watered moderately so that they do not rot. If the soil is too heavy and/or too wet, mix in a little sand to loosen it up.
The most important things in brief:
- Location: sunny, warm and dry
- water little or not at all
- do not fertilize
- nutrient-poor soil
Tips & Tricks
Water your corn poppies only if there is no rain for a long period of time. It does well with little water. Even as a potted plant, it must not be watered too much.
