Growing lavender at home and in the country

Lavender is not for nothing called a purple symbol of calm. Its fragrant inflorescences contain up to 60% of essential oil, which has calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Hence the question: how to grow lavender at home and in the country?



The disadvantage of the classical method of growing lavender is the need for prolonged stratification of seeds. In January, it is recommended to mix them with wet sand and keep them in the refrigerator (+5 ° C) for 30 to 50 days.





The painfully long procedure scares away many gardeners who dream of decorating their plots with a beautiful and useful plant. But there's a way! "Site" He knows how to get lavender shoots without long stratification.

How to grow lavender Seed Preparation Wet the seeds with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide. Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse with water. Earlier we also talked about the pre-sowing preparation of zucchini seeds.





Fill transparent plastic containers with a lid with any moisture-intensive substrate (universal for indoor plants is suitable).





In order not to damage the roots during transplantation, this seed surface at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from each other.





They are small, so it is enough to sprinkle the soil slightly on top and moisten from the spray gun.

After sowing, close the container, place it in a bag and put it in the freezer for 2 hours. In the literature, this procedure is called freezing, and it is recommended to repeat it 3-5 times. This reduces the time of stratification.



If the seeds are good, freezing can completely replace long-term stratification. Usually it is subjected to the seeds of primrose, aquileges, aconites. And we recommend it for lavender and rosemary.



Then put the frozen container with seeds on the windowsill. To maintain humidity comfortable for plants, keep it in a plastic bag.

When the first shoots appear (this should occur in a few days), it is better to remove the lid to facilitate access to sunlight. If the seedlings are stretched, you can sprinkle some peat.



Of course, if possible, lavender can be bought in a pot. But, first of all, it is not always possible to find it in small towns. And secondly, the choice of seeds in stores is much wider.

Lavender looks great in the interior. It is also a joy for the eyes and soul. Good luck with the seeds and good mood!