I planted some poppy seeds yesterday and put them under a light in my closet. This morning I saw a black beetle walking on the soil and digging itself into a corner. I don't think its come out. Is this bad for seeds to germinate?
CGIV76
Beetles are a natural predator for insects that would attack a poppy plant but why take a chance. Apparently you didn't use fresh clean soil. Who knows what else is in the soil waiting to make your home theirs.
Re pot the seeds.
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It is probaly a common ground beetle and wont bother your seeds at all.
weeder1
Beetles aren't going to kill your poppies, growing them in a closet will do that.