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  DUTCH MAXI UPDATE !!!
I CAN NOW TELL YOU I HAVE DONE A QUALITY CHECK ON THIS RARE
 DUTCH MAXI STRAIN AND HAVE FOUND THEM TO BE GRADE A QUALITY!
THIS STOCK IS EXCELLENT.. VERY STRONG & ROBUST HEADS, THE BEST I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS!!  
THESE PODS ARE NOW ON SALE!
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GOOD NEWS! FOR ALL DUTCH MAXI LOVERS,
I HAVE MANAGED TO SECURE A NEW LARGE BATCH ORDER OF THESE HEADS, EXACT SAME PODS WITH EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY!  

                                                                                                                                                

DUTCH MAXI PODS

 

 DUTCH MAXI IN BLOOM

 

 

      

                          Running on Empty?               

 

Have you ever wondered how Poppy Pods UK always has large quantities of the highest quality Papaver Somniferum poppy heads in stock & available for sale all year round, when a very high percentage of other sellers seem to run out of stock at this time of year?

Well the answer is my ability to buy up large quantities of these superb Opium Poppy strains "wholesale" as they become available to me to buy in bulk. The secret is to have good foresight & buy up the very best stock the moment its felt a certain strain is going to dry up.

 I am in constant contact with wholesale sellers from the UK and indeed the rest of the world. Free Samples of different batches of heads are often sent to me, many of which I reject, if they dont reach the standard I am looking for, in a never ending search for the very best quality Papaver Somniferum Pods around, so I always have a great supply of highest quality Floral & Craft products to offer to my highly valued customers!

 

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                                                       A QUESTION ANSWERED!

 

ALL PODS FOR SALE ON MY WEBSITE ARE 100% CLEAN PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM & HAVE BEEN GROWN NATURALLY WITHOUT PESTICIDES, HERBICIDES OR ANY USE OF PRESERVATIVES!

 

 OCCASIONALLY MY CUSTOMERS ASK ME WHY THERE ARE SOMETIMES BLACK PATCHES & SPOTS ON ONE OR TWO THEIR PODS.

 THE ANSWER IS THE BLACK PATCHES & SPOTS ARE DUE TO THE THICK LAYTEX COMING THROUGH THE POD WALL TO THE SURFACE WHERE IT SOLIDIFIES DURING THE DRYING PROCESS.

 THIS IS IN FACT A SIGN THAT THE POD HAS HAD A VERY HIGH LAYTEX CONTENT & IN MANY PEOPLES OPINION, MAKES THE PODS MORE INTERESTING & HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE!  

 "REST ASSURED" IT IS CERTAINLY NOT AN INDICATION OF CHEMICAL USE OR DISEASE!

 I WILL ALWAYS DO MY BEST TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANYTIME!

 

                           

 

     HERE ARE A SAMPLE OF TURKISH WHITE WITH BLACK PATCHES & SPOTS.

THIS CAN OCCUR ON ALL PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM VARIETIES!

 

 

 

 I PROVIDE QUALITY, CLEAN PODS.

 I ALWAYS TRY TO PROVIDE A FAST, RELIABLE, EFFICIENT SERVICE.

 I BELIVE IN GOOD COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND SELLER.

I WILL ALWAYS PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

 YOU CAN BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, THATS

 A PROMISE! 

 

 

 

 

 

        I CONSTANTLY HAVE REQUESTS FROM

            AROUND THE WORLD TO SHIP MY    PODS TO THEM, I ALWAYS TURN THEM DOWN

  IN AN ATTEPT TO CONCENTRATE & IMPROVE 

        THE  SERVICE &  SUPPLY OF THE BEST    

         PAPAVER  SOMNIFERUM POSSIBLE TO

    THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

CAUTION!

WHEN BUYING PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM FROM THE USA.

 

            

I HAVE RECENTLY TRIED TO HAVE LARGE WHOLESALE ORDERS OF TASMANIAN BLUE PODS SENT TO ME FROM VARIOUS PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM DEALERS IN THE USA.

NONE OF THESE SELLERS WOULD GUARANTEE OR INSURE THESE PODS WOULD REACH ME, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS IN THEIR COUNTRY ARE FREQUENTLY, PUTTING  DESTRUCTION ORDERS ON PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM DRIED POPPY HEADS INTERNAL & EXTERNAL SHIPMENTS!

BEWARD THE USA IS NOT A EASY COUNTRY TO PURCHASE YOUR PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM FROM FOR EXPORT TO THE UK.. AND I WOULD IMAGINE A NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR MONEY IN THIS WAY, PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

 

 

   FLOWERING PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM 

 

 

  

 

  

 

MORPHEUS THE GOD OF DREAMS

(GREEK MYTHOLOGY)

                   

 

  Morpheus & The Oneiroi
In Greek mythology Morpheus was one of the four sons of Hypnos, the god of sleep. The four sons of Hypnos and Pasithea (herself associated with relaxation and hallucination) were Icelus, Morpheus, Phobetor and Phantasos. These four were known collectively as the Oneiroi. Some stories tell that Icelus and Phobetor were one and the same which would mean there were only three Oneiroi.
The Oneiroi lived on the shores of the ocean and were between them responsible for the dreams of mortals. Of the four Oneiroi, Morpheus is the most important. That said, he doesn't appear a great deal in mythology and is mainly known through the works of Ovid.

Morpheus - Greek God of Dreams
Morpheus (sometimes incorrectly spelt "Morpeheus") was the chief shaper of dreams (his name means "he who shapes"). He was assisted by his brothers. Icelus concentrated on those aspects of dreams that reflected reality, Phobetor made fearsome dreams (hence "phobia") whilst Phantasus produced tricky and unreal dreams (hence "fantasy", "phantasmagoria", etc).
Ovid suggests that Morpheus had a special talent for mimicking human form in dreams. In Metamorphoses Ovid says:

"King Sleep was father of a thousand sons - indeed a tribe - and of them all, the one he chose was Morpheus, who had such skill in miming any human form at will. No other Dream can match his artistry in counterfeiting men: their voice, their gait, their face - their moods; and, too, he imitates their dress precisely and the words they use most frequently. But he mimes only men..."
Phobetor and Phantasos had responsibility for dreams about animals and inanimate objects respectively.
Morpheus also had special responsiblity for the dreams of kings and heroes. For these reasons Morpheus is often referred to as "Morpheus the Greek god of dreams" in superiority to his brothers.

Morpheus himself was said to sleep in a dark cave decorated with poppy flowers. This is perhaps a reference to the opium poppy; morphine was named after Morpheus (initially morphine was called "morphium")

 

 

 

 BRIEF PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM HISTORY

 

The Papaver Somniferum (Opium Poppy) plant was cultivated in the ancient civilizations of Persia, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Archaeological evidence and fossilized Papaver somniferum seeds suggest that Neanderthal man may have used the opium poppy over thirty thousand years ago. The first known written reference to the Papaver somniferum Opium poppy appears in a Sumerian text dated around 4,000 BC. The flower was known as hul gil, plant of joy. Papaver somniferum has also been variously called the Sacred Anchor Of Life, Milk Of Paradise, the Hand Of God, and Destroyer Of Grief.
From Opium Poppy's mid-Eastern orgins, its use had spread throughout Europe by 2000 BC. And by the 8th century AD Papaver somniferum was widely cultivated in Arabia, India and China.
Opium Poppy flower pods grow from a lettuce-like base, atop a single stalk, sometimes over 4 feet tall. The Papaver somniferum flowers are beautiful and grace gardens world-wide. The pods are very popular in dried flower arrangements, and the seeds are commonly used in baking.

 

                                             



                                 

 

GROWING FROM SEED 

 


Papaver somniferum is quite an easy plant to grow. Ideally it should be planted in a fertalised garden bed with good drainage, but it will also grow in pots if given enough room for its roots. Seeds can be sown any time between September and April. If Winter frosts are the norm in your area, don't sow them until the very end of Winter, or the beginning of Spring, as seedlings from Autumn or Winter plantings may be killed by subsequent frosts. Scatter the seeds and cover with a very fine layer if earth. Water well until germination, keeping the earth moist. The seeds will germinate in about a week. Water very sparingly at first to prevent rot.
When they develop their small, lettuce-like leaves, begin watering freely again, and apply fertaliser every few waterings. Do not worry if they fall over, this is normal.
Poppies need space to grow, ideally about 30cm apart, but they will thrive on less if well fertalised. Thin the plants out so they have at least 15cm between each plant. Either simply remove all of the smallest plants, or if you wish to conserve your seedlings, carefully transplant them.
Poppies will flower for a fortnight or more. Then, their petals will drop, and slowly, their pods will begin to swell and ripen. They will begin to turn yellow, until eventually they are dry and yellow like straw.

 

 

 

 

          
 HERE IS A SMALL SAMPLE OF
MY RECENT TESTIMOIALS  &  FEEDBACK

 


Hey! Love the Dutch Maxi Kev, I was very suprised by the quality and strength of these beauties, I hope you can keep these coming for a time.. I know they are in short supply, thanks for a great service!  Balaaditya, Bradford.

What a choice! I have been totally impressed with all the strains of  PS I have purchased in the last few weeks.. unbeatable service in every way, took a long time to find you, but it was sure worth the wait. I wont be looking anywhere else for my supplies as long as you are in business!  Zak in Portsmouth.

 I would just like to say the Dutch Maxi now in, are superb heads with all the strength I was looking for in my arrangements, I am also very impressed with the Hen n Chicken pods. Poppy Pods UK  sure gives the customer a wide range of choice in the Papaver somniferum world, fantastic service, I am always watching this website for suprises! "Treehuggin Helen" Anglesey.

As the people say below...WOW..I also am very impressed with this new batch of H&C, better than I expected.. also if that new batch of Dutch Maxi are anything like the last batch you sold, I for one will be putting in a large order, keep up this exceptional service Kev..all the best.. Alison Heather Waybridge

Covent Garden London.

WOW! These Hens n Chicks are really something, no wonder they are head hunted! cant wait for the Dutch Maxi to arrive this week, we are constantly watching your excellent website for all the latest updates! Tim & Christine Birkenhead Merseyside.

Having purchased our Papaver Pods from you the last 2 weeks, I now understand why so many of our friends rate your pods quality.. comms and customer service so highly! We have always believed in buying via established online auction sites as a safety measure, you are the exception to this rule.. as we have never felt so secure buying direct from a website company as we do buying from PPUK, we feel that "if" there was any problems, you really would do everything possible to correct it immediately!  We hope you remain selling for a long time to come! Julie & Marcus Temberry, Montrose Scotland.

I Bought a box of pods from another seller last week, felt pretty chuffed with myself as they were a bit cheaper. After a long drawn out delivery, it didnt take me long to realise the qualities I was looking for in a box of pods were non existent.  I now understand what you are talking about when you say you have many samples of Papaver Somniferum sent to you, but are they often rejected when the product lacks the qualities you are looking for.. my cheap bargain box turned out to be a waste of time & money :(  I will return & stay with Poppy Pods UK in future, thats for certain, Zeeta, Burton Upon Trent. 

 WOW! I recently purchased 3 types of Papaver seeds, sowed them using the advise from this website and whoosh!. the whole lot have germinated and shot up straight away! this seed almost starts growing before it gets out of the packs,  also what a great deal... some of the sellers I looked at wanted £1.50 for 10 seeds..yet for £20.00 I have enough seed to plant up a field! as you say, why look anywhere else, excellent deal Kev, I will always keep an eye on your website from now on, Alex (green thumb)Thomson, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Such attention to customer service the like of which I thought had vanished for ever! obviously not as you have proved, keep this up and I guarantee I will look no further for my orders! Glenda Swansea.

I also would like to say that I think Poppy Pods UK stand out as a top service in the poppy world. I have been messed about something terrible by certain sellers before, so to have my last 4 orders arrive so promply, well packed with polite efficient communication has made buying my pods a pleasure! all the best to you Lorry, Wolverhampton.

Hi Kevin,
Just writing to say a big thankyou!!! You excelled yourself, arrived 2 days before I was expecting it. Definitely the best seller I have ever dealt with, and recommend you to all my friends.
Keep up the excellent work, thanks once again,
Matt ..Cambridge
Supersmooth transaction yet again, I will be back soon Sandip, Oxford

Many thanks Kevin for your efforts in getting my orders up to me in time for Christmas, dispite the fact I left it until the last minute to buy, great comms & all arrived in perfect condition, and because of build up of mail, they were sent Nextday Special Delivery at no extra cost, this really is superb customer service!! 10/10 you can be certain I will be ordering from you throughout 2008... Abbey, Blackpool.

 At the beginning of 2007 we decided to take a chance on buying our Papaver Somniferum poppy heads from Poppy Pods UK.  Let us tell you now, we have had large orders sent from this company all year long, with outstanding communications, pod quality & unbeatable customer service. If you have any doubts about placing an order with PPUK simply... dont have! We look foward to more of this excellent service in 2008, long may you remain! Morris & Jeni Calsey, Doncaster.

Excellent price, well-packaged, great communication, recommended, thanks Derek, Poole Dorset.

Superb once again. The speed of delivery is much appreciated. Jerome, Norfolk.

Found the best seller of Papaver Somniferum in the British Isles right on my doorstep, RESULT! Tezza, Brighton, West Sussex.

Thanks for yet another perfect transaction, you have to be the best PS seller out there! Mandy, Penzance Cornwall.

Received today in record timing as usual, cheers Scott.
Co. Armagh

My parcel was held up in the post, Kev kept in touch all the way until the box arrived at my door, not many businesses go to the lengths this one does, to support the customer, very impressive service, certain to use again & again, Mags, Ventnor, Isle of Wight ;)

I have ordered 6 times now, and 6 six times I have been very pleased with what seems to me to be, a faultless service, cant belive my luck in bumping in to PPUK on a Google seach, keep up the good work!  Carl, Bolton.

Half & half mix of the Giants and the Hens & Chicks is a great idea, I am sure these divided boxes will go like hot cakes, all the best Tiff in exotic Wakefield ;0j

 The 50/50 box of H&C + Turkish  White  arrived very quickly and very well packed, all was exactly as advertised, communication was top notch, this service is as good, if not better than I had expected, I am already thinking of putting in my next order, thanks Kev! Vinny Sunderland.
Kevin I am very impressed with the service that you offer!! My delivery arrived at 10.45am this morning. Excellent service.
I will definitely be coming back after this..............thanks again Ben in Powys ;-))

Received pods today and am very pleased with them, the speed of service and quality of goods are fantastic, I will be back. Scott Co Armagh
This is a great service Kev, this pack of 15x Turkish White has reached me in perfect condition inside 3 days! this is unbelievably quick for these parts, thanks for the great comms, Crocodile Portree, Isle of Skye.

 0.5 kilo box of Maxi arrived today, that was quick to say the least, super quality! thanks Morag Glasgow.

I'm kool with all your pods at Poppy Pods UK, fantastic website & customer service, I will continue to order from you way into the future, peace Cyberhippy.

 The Turkish White suit my needs just fine, this new batch is outstanding!

I can honestly say I have never felt safer buying online. Jilly London.

Been pleasantly suprised with the kilo of Maxi I purchased, hope there is plenty left, otherwise it will be back to the Giants lol, cheers mate, Jonny B

I find these Dutch Maxi easily as good as the Giganteum, just my personal opinion. Tex

Dude these new Giganteum are just awsome, they must have been crammed full of laytex to make such impact on the outsides of the pods like they have, I tell yer, they have made a huge impact on me! be back 4 more, Peace Barry %)
Like the Turkish Whites, love the Giants, very pleased with this deal as always, ill be back! Warren in sunny Cardiff ;0)

WOW! These new Giganteum really are Giant, great quality also, arrived well packed  & very fast cheers Kev.

The service & quality of pods just get better & better, hope your not thinking of going anywhere, Trish Co Down, Northern Irealand.

This new batch of Turkish White is the best yet in my opinion, great pods, really versitile, going to have the 1 kilo box next time, save  keep reordering, keep up the great service, Jake Liverpool.

Amazing service! Got pack this morning!!!
Well done! David Glasgow.
Hope you have plenty of the Giants left, superb heads, what strong characters these turned out to be! LoL Kirsty Leeds.
 Placed a large order(4 boxes Giganteum + 3 boxes Turkish White Dark) signed for the lot very next day, high quality pods, super packing, great comms, unbelivable service! very pleased thankyou.

So pleased with these new Giants, a very generous size box with good quantity of very high quality heads & free 1st class recorded delivery. superb deal! thanks.

Recently bought and paid for boxes of pods from Holland, have been told they will not be delivered and will probably be destroyed, I will now be ordering from poppy pods UK, I should have known better! Christine in Essex.

Pods ordered from PPUK are always the very strongest out there & always improve my arrangements, this service continues to keep me smiling ! :):):) 
Hey, these pods are really something, superb quality, service has a personal touch, at last a decent regular supply.
This is by far the most reliable dried poppy head service I have come across, I am so glad I found you!
Friendly and helpful service, all questions are answered quickly and politely, I always feel secure purchasing pods from this website.
Seriously, this is the place to come for PS Poppies, best customer service on earth :)
Excellent products, comms and rapid delivery - Recommended to all .
Bought pods from a different supplier last week, BIG MISTAKE ! Pods were poor, service even worse. I will buy my pods from Poppy Pods UK from now on.
Excellent communication and very fast delivery. 10/10
Swift, painless transaction!! Thanks!!
Why look anywhere else for Papaver Somniferum, Top quality pods & service are always found at POPPY PODS UK thanks!
Fast postage - fantastic service - thanks :)
Kev is totally commited to customer satisfaction, I have always put my full trust in him, from one pack to very large orders, thanks for your unbeatable service Zennie!
I have never been disappointed, many thanks
Very quick delivery - well packaged - very good
Ordered from the Netherlands over week ago, Ive been informed, Poppy pods incurred problems at customs, still trying to get my money back! Im sticking to Poppy Pods UK from now on, if it aint broke dont fix it! Luke.
Good communication, speedy delivery, product well packaged - great seller!
WOW! Bought and paid Tues evening, arrived Thurs morn! Excellent Seller.
Next day deliv, great comms, Recommended !
Brilliant Seller, gets in touch and fast despatches
Excellent service, fast delivery, highly recommend, thanks!
Super fast postage, excellent item, very happy thanks :)
Excellent service
Outstanding service.
Excellent, recieved really quickly. Great service.
Excellent service. Highly recommended.A++++
You'd have a hard job finding better service. Highly recommended!
I have now waited 3 weeks for heads I ordered from the Netherlands, Emails not answered, looking like they are not even going to send them, guess ive been had! I am well P*SS*D OFF ! should have took mates advise and bought direct from Poppy Pods UK

 


  

   
 
 ALL BOXES & CARTONS USED BY POPPY PODS UK ARE MADE FROM
100% RECYCLED CARDBOARD 
 
 PACKING & POSTAGE
I AM NOW USING A MORE COMPACT
8" X 8" X 8" PACKING BOX FOR ALL 0.5 KILO ORDERS 
 16" X 8" X  8" BOX FOR ALL 1 KILO ORDERS.
 
 

PACKS ARE PLAIN BROWN, WITH TAPE PRINTED ''FRAGILE'' ON THE BACK.
ALL
BOXES ARE SENT WRAPPED IN PLAIN BROWN PAPER. THE SENDER DETAILS ON THE BACK OF THE BOX HAS MY NAME & ADDRESS PRINTED, NOT POPPY PODS UK DETAILS, FOR THE PRIVACY OF MY CUSTOMERS.
 

 
  
   
  
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