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Wild Welsh Poppy Seeds.

Gingham_Ribbon
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We have a few wild welsh poppies growing out of the bottom of our wall. Their seed pods are lovely and full.

I'm making some rolls today -

should I scatter the seeds in the back garden in the hope they grow?

Or should I scatter them on the top of the rolls?

Are they okay to eat? :rolleyes: I seem to be unable to make a decision and can't find anything that said I can or can't eat them. They seem to be classed as a 'weed'?!
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    I'm not sure whether they would be edible. :confused:

    Tie a piece of string round your ankle and the table leg just in case you get high. :D

    Interesting question.
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  • Gingham_Ribbon
    Gingham_Ribbon Posts: 31,520 Forumite
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    Rikki wrote: »
    I'm not sure whether they would be edible. :confused:

    Tie a piece of string round your ankle and the table leg just in case you get high. :D

    Interesting question.
    :rotfl: My son knows medicine can be made from poppies. Hadn't thought of that...
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  • Pink.
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    Hi Gingham :hello:

    I don't know the answer but according to this only Opium poppy seeds are safe to eat. So I wouldn't risk it. Some more links and info here

    Pink
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,243 Forumite
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    I reckon they'll be fine - though do come back and let us know if you experience any "effects" ;) I've been grubbing them out of my garden, but might keep a few, now.

    Interesting article here.

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  • M.E.
    M.E. Posts: 680 Forumite
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    Yes they are edible.
  • Gingham_Ribbon
    Gingham_Ribbon Posts: 31,520 Forumite
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    Hmm. Thanks for the links.

    I'm all kerfuddled!
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »
    Hmm. Thanks for the links.

    I'm all kerfuddled!

    Nothing new there then. :p

    You could experiment on our behalf. :eek: Personally I don't think I'd be tempted without thorough research.:o
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  • patchwork_cat
    patchwork_cat Posts: 5,874 Forumite
    BE careful no one spots you - they'll think you are opening an Opium den!!! My Grandpa used to grow poppies in his front garden and one morning he came out to find slits in all the seed heads - they must have been deperate for a hit in St Annes!!!
  • Gingham_Ribbon
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    Rikki wrote: »
    Nothing new there then. :p
    :rotfl: :p :rotfl:
    I' erring on the side of caution for now and scattering the seeds. I would risk it if it was just me, but I was going to put them on the kids' food.
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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 14,385 Forumite
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    Gingham_Ribbon wrote: »
    Hmm. Thanks for the links.

    I'm all kerfuddled!

    That's what happens when you eat poppy seeds:rotfl:
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