{"product_id":"schlafmohn-zeno-morphex-samen","title":"Opium poppy 'Zeno Morphex' - seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis poppy is a fascinating, beautiful ornamental plant and provides the delicious seeds for the classic cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50+ seeds per portion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 'Zeno Morphex' variety was specially bred as a low-morphine variety for food production. \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"215\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eNevertheless, cultivation in Germany is subject to strict legal requirements!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"3\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Cultivation ban \u0026amp; permit requirement!\u003c\/b\u003e In Germany, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"93\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eevery\u003c\/i\u003e variety of opium poppy (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"121\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePapaver somniferum\u003c\/i\u003e) falls under the Narcotics Act (BtMG) – \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"183\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eincluding low-morphine cultivated varieties like 'Zeno Morphex'\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eStrict cultivation ban:\u003c\/b\u003e It is generally prohibited for private individuals and farmers to sow or plant this poppy without a permit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003ePermit requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Even for a single plant in a home ornamental garden, a paid permit \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e be applied for from the Federal Opium Agency (BfArM) before sowing. Illegal cultivation is a criminal offense!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e Annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Stately 80 to 120 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright growth with striking blue-green, glaucous and toothed leaves clasping the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eFlower \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e From June to August, huge, paper-like flowers appear (mostly in delicate pink or violet tones with a dark spot in the center). Afterwards, the distinctive, spherical to barrel-shaped poppy capsules form, containing the bluish-black seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e The opium poppy is an ancient cultivated plant, originally from the eastern Mediterranean, but has been cultivated throughout Europe since the Neolithic Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e The blue \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"25\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003epoppy seeds\u003c\/b\u003e themselves are completely free of opiates and instead extremely rich in valuable vegetable oils, proteins, calcium and B vitamins. The milky plant sap of the wild form contains highly effective alkaloids (morphine, codeine). \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"248\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eHowever, the 'Zeno Morphex' variety has been specially bred so that its content of these substances is negligible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eUse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eIn the kitchen:\u003c\/b\u003e The dried, ripe seeds are the classic \"blue poppy\" for baking cakes, rolls or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eFloristry:\u003c\/b\u003e The dried poppy capsules are an extremely popular element for autumn arrangements and dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eHistorical\u003c\/b\u003e Opium poppy is one of humanity's oldest medicinal and cultivated plants. It was used over 6,000 years ago – both as a valuable, nutritious food (oil and seeds) and for pain relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eCurious facts\u003c\/b\u003e The botanical epithet \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"32\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003esomniferum\u003c\/i\u003e translates to \"sleep-bringing\". 'Zeno Morphex' is a masterpiece of modern breeding: it allows farmers in Europe to once again grow regional baking poppy without the fields being misused for illegal drug production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eLocation, Care \u0026amp; other important things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep, well-drained and moderately nutrient-rich. Does not tolerate waterlogging at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Sowing (after successful authorization!):\u003c\/b\u003e Poppy forms a deep taproot and hates being transplanted. It should be sown directly outdoors in spring (March\/April).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55375447163265,"sku":null,"price":3.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/341172190_6515226611864553_2937374088924408155_n.jpg?v=1772399656","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/schlafmohn-zeno-morphex-samen","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}