Originally Posted by sutartsorric

On 31 July, 11:06, "Ragnar" wrote:
"rabc" wrote in message

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Cheers for the advice, with this terrible summer we are having what
month can i expect the petals to be gone and the seed pods
ripe....Cheers

When poppy seed is ripe a row of tiny holes around the rim of the pod open
up. When the wind blows the plant waves about and the seed sprays out of
these holes like a salt shaker. *Look at the pods daily until the holes open
up and then the seed is ripe for collection. Details vary depending on
species.

HTH
R.

The seed pods tend to start a green-ish colour and gradually turn grey
as everything dries out. If you get them too early you will find that
the seeds inside will be all sticky and are not like to drop out of
the seed head when you invert it.

Many should be ready now, as most wild poppies would flower in late
June/early July.

Just be brave and try a few - like with most things experience will
soon tell you which are the ripest ones.