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You can grow opium poppies in Idaho, but they make terrible cut flowers. Some varieties, like Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum "Red Bombast" make a better cut flower than most, but traditionally you enjoy your poppies IN the garden, not the vase where they sadly hang there heads down and droop within minutes.
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What types of flowers grow in Afghanistan?
Opium poppies.
Can you grow opium poppies in an aerogarden?
Yes, you can grow opium poppies in an aerogarden.
Steps on how to grow opium poppies?
Although possession of opium poppy seeds is not illegal in the United States, growing opium poppies is illegal.Since WikiAnswers goes by the laws of the United States, we cannot provide information on how to grow opium poppies.
Where is opium made at?
Anywhere that opium poppies grow, like China, Afganistan, and Pakistan.
Can one grow opium in America?
Yes. Many people grow poppies in the US, and some are used illegally for opium.
Why do farmers grow opium poppies?
1) They claim that there land is to 'salty' to grow other crops 2) Opium sells for much for that rice
Is there opium in California poppies?
maybe i am trying it PS the roots look like curates and are the most potent. I have done this before by smoking straight herb and got a 20 minits of a kinda floaty feeling. It is better to just grow opium i am doing that to
Where does heroin grow?
Heroin does not grow. It is a chemical derived from morphine, which itself is derived from opium. Opium is derived from poppy flowers and the poppies grow in mountainous regions on very poor dry soils in places like Afghanistan,Pakistan and China. The poppies survive drought when other food crops fail. The poppy seed heads are cut with a knife and the white sap oozes out and dries to a brown hard resin. This is hand picked and refined as above.
Can you grow poppies in the us?
Yes, you can grow poppies in the U.S., but the type of poppy matters. While California poppies are legal and can be cultivated in many states, the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is illegal to grow in the U.S. due to its association with narcotics. Always check local regulations before planting to ensure compliance with state laws.
Is it legal to grow poppies?
In most countries, it is illegal to grow poppies without a specific license because they are the source of opium, a controlled substance. It is important to check local laws and regulations before attempting to grow poppies.
How are poppies pollinated?
It is important to give enough thought when planning to plant poppies as to where is the best place to grow them. Generally poppies are best grown when planted in soil where the exposure to sunlight is maximum. If you are planning to grow them indoors, make sure you install flourascent light in the room where the flowers are grown. You need to give in light to poppies for at least 8-10 hours a day.
Does opium come from white poppies?
Wait until the petals fall from the seed pod, leaving a ball shape pod. Scratch the surface of the pod with a pin, very lightly (if you scratch too deep, it will ruin the opium) or about 1/12 inch. I thick, white sap will come out. That is opium. Let the wounds seep for a few hours. Come back and the opium should have dried, then scrape it off of the pod. This is crude opium
