It is not particularly difficult to grow opium. Opium poppies flourish in warm and dry conditions, away from the damp and the wind. Consequently, they have found a fertile home across much of central and western Asia. The plant has flourished in Afghanistan, particularly in southern provinces l...
You must be prepared to provide your seeds with the right amount of moisture, light, and warmth to encourage germination and growth. Too much of a good thing can be harmful, so when watering your soil, keep it moist but don’t let it get waterlogged. Too much moisture can lead to damp...
A harvest of 7,000 tons was expected in 2000 but these plans were frustrated by the drought that hit Central Asia in 2000 and continued into 2001. ... According to various sources, there are over 400 laboratories processing opium poppies in Afghanistan. These laboratories are mostly primitive....