We grew the Giant Poppy Pods for the pods, not the short lived blooms. Fresh & green they are beautiful in bouquets., Seed is in my shop., #gardenersworkshopfarm Saw this out walking any idea? : r whatsthisplant Close up of dried opium poppy seed capsule in natural light, showcasing botanical texture, agricultural detail, and organic plant structure Can you grow poppy plants legally at home? Rain is coming so its time to harvest the ripe poppy seeds. Once the poppy pods have dried and the interior seeds matured to a rich brown or black, I clip the tops from the pods and pour out the