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Cake day: October 1st, 2026

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  • I found the idea for the poppies from this page: (was looking for alternatives to burning pine needles to smoke the seeds)

    https://gardenpedia.blog/matilija-poppy-seeds-germination-guide

    Dilute the liquid smoke in a ratio of 1:10 with distilled water. Submerge the matilija poppy seeds in the solution for a full 24-hour cycle to ensure the liquid penetrates the dense outer shell.

    This soaking period acts as a chemical scarification, softening the lignified exterior while simultaneously delivering the growth hormones directly to the embryo. The results of this treatment are statistically significant for any serious grower.

    I did find some mesquite liquid smoke that is just distilled water with the smoke “essence”. When I checked online for the one I purchased, I did see somebody in the reviews mention that they used it for seeds.