Growing lavender from seeds

Lavender is an evergreen shrub with blue or purple flowers and long narrow silvery leaves. Lavender has been known since the times of Ancient Rome, where it was used for hygienic as well as cosmetic purposes.

Lavender is propagated by cuttings or seeds. Growing lavender from seeds is quite difficult. Lavender seeds require stratification. Stratification - keeping seeds at low temperatures to increase germination.

Seeds are planted in the soil in the fall, after keeping the seeds in the refrigerator. Better yet, grow seedlings first. To do this, you need to add clean river sand and a manganese solution to the ground, plant the seeds not deep and cover with snow. When the first shoots appear, you need to carefully control watering so that there is enough moisture, but do not overwater. The seedlings can then be transplanted to their final location.

Lavender loves full sun and adequate watering. You also need to remember that after flowering, lavender needs to be pruned.

Growing lavender from seeds is not easy, but with sufficient knowledge it is quite possible. Let your garden plot be decorated with this unusually beautiful shrub.