Growing lavender from seeds

Growing lavender from seeds is not so easy, since for successful germination the seeds must be kept at a low temperature for some time.

But if you are an experienced florist, then, knowing the basics, you can certainly grow this fragrant and eye-pleasing shrub flowers.

So, if you decide to sow lavender seeds, then do it immediately in open ground in the fall or in a greenhouse where there are no high temperatures.

Lavender seeds are very small, so do not cover them with earth, you can sprinkle them with a layer of snow.

After being naturally kept in cool conditions, the seeds will sprout with the onset of spring. Seedlings require careful watering: they do not tolerate either a strong bay or excessive drying of the soil.

Growing lavender from seeds can also be done in early spring. Then the pre-stratified seeds (aged in the cool) are scattered over the surface of the beds, mulching on top with a layer of straw, foliage or sawdust.

The soil mixture should contain humus and sand, and the mulch layer should be kept moist until emergence.

In this case, lavender seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place in August, or it can be done next spring. It is optimal for transplanting to choose days with cloudy weather or in the evening when there is no sun.

If you decide to grow lavender indoors, then the seeds should be sown in early February. At a warm room temperature, the seeds may not germinate for two months or more.

To make the seedlings appear more friendly and appear faster, buy the seeds in advance so that they can be kept in the refrigerator for at least 40 days before sowing.