DESCRIPTION:

True lavender, often also called English lavender or narrow-leaved lavender, is a plant species from the genus Lavender (Lavandula) within the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is primarily used as an ornamental plant or for the extraction of fragrances. True lavender is an aromatic shrub that reaches growth heights of up to 100 cm. Lavender is originally native to the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. There, it is widely distributed on dry, warm slopes as far as Dalmatia and Greece, as well as in Tuscany in Italy. Lavender is a plant genus frequently valued in medicine and perfumery, which applies first and foremost to true lavender.

CULTIVATION:

Growing from seeds is not very easy. Given the fact that true lavender in particular readily self-seeds in the garden, the otherwise reluctant germination of lavender seeds seems paradoxical. In fact, lavender only germinates when the conditions are just right. It works best if you follow these notes:
To increase the germination capacity, it is advisable to stratify the seeds and thus subject them to a cold period of approx. 30 days at 3°–5°C. To do this, place the seeds in small pots filled with previously moistened sowing soil, press them down lightly, and cover them only minimally or not at all with soil. Afterward, store them in the refrigerator (under no circumstances in the freezer!). During this time, the soil must not dry out and must be kept constantly slightly moist (no waterlogging). Ensure regular ventilation to avoid mold formation.

However, this measure is not strictly necessary, as you can also sow the fine grains without it. Stratification, however, significantly increases the likelihood of success.
Lavender is a light germinator! (Therefore, only press the seeds down lightly and do not cover them with soil.) After stratification, choose a bright and warm (20–25°C) location. Keep the soil evenly moist (no waterlogging). The germination period of the seeds after stratification is approx. 2 to 5 weeks.

Please note:

This is a natural product. Therefore, we generally cannot assume a sprouting or germination guarantee for seeds, as the conditions under which sowing was carried out by the customer cannot be assessed or influenced by us.