How to Grow

From seed

Lavender seed can be tricky to germinate.

Seed needs to be fresh, so it should be sown the season you buy it.

Start the seed early and place the seed tray on a heat mat or in a warm location so that your lavender seeds germinate well.

Rather than a traditional potting mix, use a very light mix or fine vermiculite that drains very quickly.

The seedlings will germinate in about two weeks and will take a while to look like lavender.

From seedling

Make sure that the lavender seedlings get sufficient water, but do not let them stay damp, and place them in full sunlight for maximum health.

Follow the row space and seedling sow depth instructions.

Water in your seedlings well.

In a pot

Choose a large container (30-40cm diameter) and fill with loose, well-drained soil.

Lavender grows well year-round, just make sure to keep roots well-watered (particularly in Summer)

From Plant

When your little lavenders have several sets of leaves on them, put them into their final location, but check them regularly to make sure they have not been knocked over by animals, or dislodged by rain.

Once the lavenders are settled in the ground they will grow slowly the first year, but most of them will bloom

Ready to harvest

Simply cut off the blooms and add to flower arrangements or hang upside down by the stalk to dry and use for potpourri or lavender pillows

Collect seed

Rather than a traditional potting mix, use a very light mix or fine vermiculite that drains very quickly.

The seedlings will germinate in about two weeks and will take a while to look like lavender.

Make sure that the lavender seedlings get sufficient water, but do not let them stay damp, and place them in full sunlight for maximum health.