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Zahir Poppy
Zahir Poppy
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🌸 Poppy (Zahir) — Organic Seeds
Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum ‘Zahir’
Common Names: Breadseed Poppy, Heirloom Poppy
🌱 Seed Quality Promise
All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.
About Zahir Poppy
Zahir is a striking heirloom poppy variety prized for its large, silky blooms, elegant seed pods, and long-standing place in traditional gardens. This variety is known for its dramatic colors, tall stems, and strong ornamental presence.
Poppies have been cultivated for thousands of years as ornamental flowers, seed crops, and traditional garden plants. Zahir poppy produces beautiful, rounded seed pods that dry naturally on the stem, making it one of the most visually captivating plants in the garden.
This is a fast-growing, resilient annual that thrives in cool weather and poor soils.
Traditional & Garden Uses
Zahir poppy has traditionally been grown as:
• A classic cottage garden flower
• A traditional seed-producing plant
• A pollinator-supporting flower
• A cut flower
• A dried-flower pod plant
• A self-seeding annual
• A visual focal plant
• A heritage garden variety
The flowers and seed pods are the primary parts used in garden and traditional applications.
Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum ‘Zahir’
Life Cycle: Annual (self-seeding)
Growth Habit: Upright, single-stemmed
Mature Height: 3–4 feet
Mature Width: 8–12 inches
Flower Type: Large, single-petal or semi-double
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Seed Pod Shape: Large, round, ornamental
Foliage: Blue-green, lobed
Attracts: Bees, beneficial insects
Poppies are early-season bloomers and fade as summer heat increases.
Growing Zahir Poppy from Seed
Poppies do not transplant well and prefer to be direct sown.
How to Germinate Zahir Poppy Seeds
Direct Sow Required
Poppies need cold exposure and should be sown early.
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Scatter seeds on soil surface.
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Press lightly into soil.
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Do NOT cover deeply.
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Keep soil lightly moist.
Germination Time
• 7–14 days
• Fast and reliable in cool soil
Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Zones
Zones 3–9
Sun
• Full sun required
• 6–8+ hours daily
Soil
• Well-draining
• Sandy or loamy
• Low fertility preferred
Too much nitrogen = fewer flowers.
Water
• Low to moderate
• Drought tolerant once established
Spacing
• Space plants 8–12 inches apart
• Do not overcrowd
Growth Timeline
Weeks 1–2:
• Germination
Weeks 3–6:
• Leaf rosette formation
Weeks 7–10:
• Flower stalks emerge
Weeks 11–14:
• Flowering
• Seed pod formation
Harvesting
Flowers
Harvest early morning for best vase life.
Seed Pods
Allow pods to fully mature and dry on the plant.
• Excellent for dried arrangements
• Decorative use
Seed Saving
Poppies self-seed readily.
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Allow seed pods to dry fully.
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Shake seeds loose.
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Store cool, dark, and dry.
Why Grow Zahir Poppy?
• Dramatic heirloom blooms
• Easy to grow
• Self-seeding
• Early-season color
• Pollinator friendly
• Drought tolerant
• Great cut flower
• Beautiful dried pods
• Low maintenance
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