Papaver somniferum Seeds (Opium poppy)
Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy,Aphim,Khash-Khash,Postaka,Abhini) is a ornamental herb species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Papaver album Mill. |
| Common Names | Opium poppy,Aphim,Khash-Khash,Postaka,Abhini |
| Plant Form | Ornamental Herb |
| Seed Collection | May-June |
| Seed Longevity | 3-4 Years |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | --- |
| Germination Rate | --- |
| Seed Treatment | — |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Papaver somniferum Seeds (Opium poppy) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 899.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Buying and eating the dried seeds (khas khas) as a food ingredient is completely legal in India. However, planting these seeds to grow the live plant (Papaver somniferum) is a separate matter: cultivation is prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, without official government permission, currently granted only for licensed cultivation in specific tracts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Growing this plant anywhere else in India without a license is a criminal offense. This product is intended for culinary use as khas khas, not for planting.
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- This is a legally restricted species in India (NDPS Act, 1985) and many other countries — this is a licensing/legal issue, not a horticultural one, and applies regardless of how it will be used A straightforward, quick germinator with no pre-treatment needed, where legally grown
