In article , Franz Heymann notfranz.
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"Mel" wrote in message
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I sowed poppy somniferum seeds last autumn and overwintered them in the
slightly-heated greenhouse (because I didn't know where I wanted to plant
them but I wanted an early start this year).

When can I plant them out into the ground outside?

Is it not illegal to cultivate opium poppies here?

No. As well as the species, there are many garden varieties.

If not, why do the Afghans go to all the trouble to grow them for the export
of heroin?

Because you need hotter summers than we get to get juice which is any
use for anything.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm