Poppy field in Urkhovense Zeggen draws amateur photographers

Poppy field in Urkhovense Zeggen draws amateur photographers

In the Eindhoven nature reserve Urkhovense Zeggen, the poppies are in bloom. The floral splendour between Nuenen and Geldrop produces beautiful images. Many passers-by therefore stop to capture the explosion of colour with their mobile phones. Poppies like nutrient-poor soil and thrive when it has been relatively cold at night. Seeds can survive in the ground for decades. If conditions are right, they can germinate all at once. This creates a fi…