Cold-stratify
Chill seeds in the fridge 3–4 weeks first — lavender germinates far better after a cold period.
Lavender from seed tests your patience — but it's very doable. The trick, the timing, and the sunny spot it needs.
Chill seeds in the fridge 3–4 weeks first — lavender germinates far better after a cold period.
Press seed onto the soil surface (it needs light) and keep it warm, ~21°C, until sprouts appear. Be patient — weeks, not days.
The sunniest, driest spot you have. Lavender hates wet roots — gritty, well-drained soil is the secret.
Small the first year, then it takes off. Established lavender is drought-proof and long-lived.
Lavender is one of ten medicinal herbs worth growing — Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit gives you all ten as non-GMO seeds with her full grow-and-remedy guide.
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