Growing lavender from seeds
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Posted: May/28/2008 2:50 PM PST
Im new at planting "from scratch", I know lavender requires a pot with well drainage but just to get it to sprout can I put it in a jar..kinda make my own small green house? |
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Posted: May/28/2008 8:42 PM PST
No idea if that would work. Hope someone can help you. 
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Posted: May/29/2008 3:51 AM PST
I would assume that starting small would be a good idea. Once you get seedlings of size, then you could transplant. |
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Posted: May/29/2008 5:41 AM PST
Just an FYI. Growing lavander from seed is difficult, many have tried, few have succeeded. Good luck. Sass |
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Posted: May/29/2008 11:32 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sassmuffin Just an FYI. Growing lavander from seed is difficult, many have tried, few have succeeded. Good luck.Sass I heard it was pretty difficult to as well. Im going to leave it in the jar and see if I get anything. I appreciate all the help, thanks guys! p.sI did go buy a small lavender plant lol. |
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Posted: May/30/2008 5:42 AM PST
And you are not the only one who has had a backup! Sass |
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Posted: May/30/2008 2:07 PM PST
Despite all of the reports that say Lavender is easy to grow once started, I have never had any luck with it- it dies before I get a single bloom 
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Posted: May/31/2008 8:34 AM PST
LOL yeah my back up is doing well. When I bought my lavender the woman said she had, had some trouble as well growing lavender even once they were already started. She said there were a few different kinds and some were way easier than others, so maybe if you can get one thats a little easier. She picked out the one that was easiest to take care for her based of of her experience. She said the trick to it is to let is kinda sag, almost to a point you feel like a neglegent parent and then water. Im kicking myself for not remembering the name of this type, I will find it and let you know what it is if you wanted to give it a shot. |
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Posted: May/31/2008 4:19 PM PST
I am waiting (and waiting and waiting) to get my porch finished so I can plant a whole line of lavender on either side of the new steps we will have (did I mention I was waiting?) on the east side of the porch. Which variety is it that I want if I want an almost hedge-type row of lavender with wonderful aroma? Any suggestions? I have discovered that there are a wide variety of lavenders. |
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Posted: Jun/02/2008 7:06 AM PST
Im not really sure on that one. If you go pick some up I would just ask for the strongest and hardy type there is. There are three basic types of lavender, I was recently told. Theres English Lavender (angustifolia) which is the most popular because its hardy, and If i remember correctly it grows like two to three feet high. Theres French Lavender (dententa) whichs is more of an inside/container type of lavender abd its not as fragrant. Last but not least is Spanish Lavender (stoechus) and thats suppose to have an awesome smell and really pretty flowers, its suppose to be good in humid conditions. Im not sure all three of these are easy to come by. I hope this helps! I just got a gardening book and thats what it tell me. I have the English lavender and it smells great and produces flowers as well but its soooo pick with watering. If I water it too much, within in a 10 min its sagging! Another great thing about lavender is the Deer dont eat it!!! Thats a plus Hope this helps!! T |
