{"product_id":"lavender-seeds-fragrant-flower-garden-herb","title":"Lavender Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf all the scores of different lavenders, this one - Lavandula angustifolia, or Lavender Vera, meaning \"True Lavender\" - is arguably the most popular. A delicate and versatile variety, lavender is especially cherished for its elegant appearance and lovely scent. This lavender is fast-growing, long-blooming, and very hardy. It can even be used to flavor select desserts like sorbet and ice cream!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFlower Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 - 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 - 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early summer to late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gritty, well-drained and slightly alkaline soils preferred, pH 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lavandula Angustifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlanting Directions󠀿󠀿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72 - 75F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Germ Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 - 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cover seed lightly with soil after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 seeds per plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep moist until germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf all the scores of different lavenders, this one - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Lavender Vera, meaning \"True Lavender\" - is arguably the most popular. A delicate and versatile variety, lavender is especially cherished for its elegant appearance and lovely scent. This lavender is fast-growing, long-blooming, and very hardy. It can even be used to flavor select desserts like sorbet and ice cream!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1501\/3958\/files\/1e50a02f8ec69d7b5109549f3f0bbfb1_480x480.webp?v=1726584861\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Plant Lavender Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender should be located in areas of full sun with adequate drainage and spaced far enough apart to ensure good air circulation. This will help reduce the chance of developing root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Lavender Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not required, Lavender seeds can benefit from a special 4 to 8 week treatment called cold moist stratification prior to planting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow them to reach room temperature while preparing a sowing container for them. Fill a 2” deep nursery tray with a mixture of equal parts washed medium-grit sand and seed-starting compost. Mist this sand mixture until it is saturated, then let the excess water drain off. Create shallow, 1\/8” deep furrows across the surface of the sand mixture. Drop the lavender seeds into the furrows, aiming for one seed every inch. Sprinkle a very thin layer of sand over the lavender seeds so they are barely covered but still exposed to the light. Lavender seeds need light to germinate, so be sure not to bury them. Mist the sand heavily to settle it around the seeds. Place your tray or pots where they will receive 8-10 hours of sun exposure daily. Use a cold frame outdoors or a sunny window indoors. Soil should remain 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and as low as 55F at night. Use a sheet of plastic to hold in the warmth and moisture, ensuring that the plastic never touches the soil or seedlings. Leave one side open to allow some moisture to escape. Whenever the sand mixture feels dry on the surface, mist with a water bottle so as not to disturb the seeds. One week after germination transplant your lavender seedlings into individual 4” pots filled with the sandy potting mix. If you started in a large tray, thin your seedlings to one every 2-3 inches. Grow your newly transplanted seedlings in partial sun for one to two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Harvest Lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best time to cut and harvest the flowers of lavender is the second flowering season. Start off on a dry, sunny day preferably between June to September. Pruning should be ideally done just before the growing season, which is early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Gardening","offers":[{"title":"2000 SEEDS","offer_id":44954325221462,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6000 SEEDS","offer_id":44954325254230,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6274\/4150\/files\/3_55c3cdfc-cfd4-42f6-8ee1-922dc1cef1cc.webp?v=1781522771","url":"https:\/\/ecogreenseed.com\/products\/lavender-seeds-fragrant-flower-garden-herb","provider":"ecogreenseed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}