Best Sowing Time (North India): Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Best Sowing Time (South India): Winter (Oct–Dec)
Temperature: 5–18°C (needs cool weather to germinate and bloom)
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor soils
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate; water at base. Reduce once established.
Spacing: 20–25 cm apart after thinning
Germination Time: 10–21 days
Tip: Sow directly — poppies hate transplanting. Scatter seeds and rake lightly. Allow seed pods to dry on the plant to self-seed for next season.