ArosaAkademie «Speisemohn – eine alte Kulturpflanze»

Seed Poppy – an ancient crop with new significance for Swiss agriculture Seed poppy (Papaver somniferum) was previously cultivated in many regions of Europe and also in Switzerland – as an oil and gourmet crop with high value creation. Due to changing dietary habits and the growing interest in regional specialties, the inner qualities of poppy seeds are coming back into focus. Besides their high content of valuable fatty acids, they also offer interesting perspectives for direct marketing and culinary applications.