Zeno Plus autumn poppy is a variety bred specifically for autumn sowing, with low morphine content. It develops more capsules per plant than spring varieties, giving higher yields even in small areas. The dark blue seed colour gives a decorative finish to baked goods, and the variety is bred for food-grade purposes.
Autumn sowing and care
Sowing time: September–October. Row spacing 35 cm, plant spacing 10 cm, sowing depth just 0.5 cm — very shallow. Seed requirement: 2 g per 10 m². Germination takes 14–20 days (longer due to cool soil), optimal germination temperature around 8–12 °C. The plant overwinters and resumes growth vigorously in spring.
Autumn-sown poppy ripens by early July — earlier than spring varieties. Perfect for the classic Hungarian poppy-seed pastries: bejgli, kalács, mákos tészta. Home-grown poppy has an aroma that store-bought simply cannot match.