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Seed Germination Kit
California Poppy Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEEschscholzia californica
USD 10.99
100 in stock
The California poppy is the golden state flower, opening silky orange cups in full sun and happily reseeding year after year.
GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
55-65F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 5-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
California Poppy care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Eschscholzia californica
- Common names
- Golden Poppy
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Genus
- Eschscholzia
- Species
- E. californica
Start growing
Scatter seeds on surface. Needs full sun and poor, sandy soil. Taproot hates transplanting.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit uses a biodegradable pot option to plant directly without disturbing the taproot.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms spring to summer; flowers close at night or on cloudy days.
Growing conditions
Open sunny areas, deserts, and grassy slopes.
Weather & tolerances
Extreme drought tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Mold in wet conditions.
Plant safety
Mildly sedative/narcotic properties; generally safe but bitter.
Botanical features
A short-lived perennial (grown as annual) with silky orange/yellow petals and fern-like blue-green leaves.
Varieties
‘Mission Bells’, ‘Thai Silk’.
Garden & everyday uses
Xeriscaping, state flower of California
Native range & distribution
Native to California and Oregon.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz.
History
Early Spanish explorers called it the 'Cup of Gold' (Copa de Oro).
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How do I grow California Poppy from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your California Poppy seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do California Poppy seeds take to germinate?
California Poppy seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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How to Grow California Poppy: Complete Seed-to-Harvest Guide
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A practical troubleshooting guide for California Poppy covering diagnosis, pest and disease prevention, environmental stress, seasonal care, and FAQs.
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California Poppy Harvest Guide: Uses, Varieties, Storage, and Home-Garden Success
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California Poppy Plant Profile: Botany, Origins, Growing Facts, Safety, and FAQs
An educational botanical profile of California Poppy, including taxonomy, history, distribution, cultivation facts, safety considerations, and FAQs.
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