Lavender Seed
Description
A great old-time cottage garden favorite from the mint family. Famous for its distinctive, soothing fragrance. Very attractive pale-purple blossoms are used in soap, lotion, lavender water, essential oils and many other personal care products. Flowers can also be dried for use in flower arrangements, tea, potpourri and sachets. Frost-hardy. Perennial. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 14-21
- Days to maturity: 70-75
- Start indoors in late winter. Sprinkle on moist paper towel, hold in fridge 30-40 days. Seeds will sprout, can be placed into pots and grown indoors until planting outdoors after last frost date.
- Transplant spacing: 24-36”
- Produce size: N/A
- Yield: Cut-and-come again until frost
- Mature plant height: 20-24”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: Unknown; is native to many continents
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
