I'm planting lavender ....from seed or from plants?

Plants!!! And they do not like to be moved, so try to get them right where you want them - move something else if you need to, to make the right location the first time around. They can survive a move - but tend to sulk and you might loose them the following winter. Plants in containers do not mind being moved to the ground, though - just avoid disturbing the roots much - do not buy plants where the pot looks too small and roots are hanging out all over. If you want them to lool more substantial the first year, put a few salvias near-by - perenial salvias are super-hardy so you can move those babies later then the lavender becomes a really nice-sized plant in one or two years.

I'm planting lavender ....from seed or from plants?
You'll have faster results with plants.

Don't miss a minute of beauty. Let the nurseries plant the seeds and you reap the benefits
Reply:Hi:

You can plant lavender from seeds with just a few simple techniques. Depending on your geographic location may sway you one way or the other. If you live in a cooler climate, you may want to start some seeds now so you have them to enjoy throughout your growing season. If you live in a warm climate, germinating or buying them are both good options.



When germinating seeds, buy a light weight potting soil with no bark in it. Add some vermiculite as well as some humus. Add hot water to the mixture as this helps with the germination process. Make sure you water regularly and have the right light requirements. Following these steps should give you some healthy Lavender plants for your enjoyment.



I will link you to the spice and herb section of my website. I have an article on herb growing from seed. There may be some useful information for you. I will also link you to the site map as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if there is other information that may help you in growing your Lavander and keeping it healthy. You can consider putting the Lavender in a special herb garden or a container garden.



I hope this has helped you some and if you need any further suggestions, please feel free to contact me at the website. Good luck to you on your decision whether to seed or buy Lavender. Have a great day!

Kimberly



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Reply:i concur with granny grunt and amy r. it's much easier to grow from plants than seeds and in the long run cheaper too.by the time you buy the seed, the pots, the potting soil, and all the other little extras you'll spend more per plant than if you just buy the plant. and who says your seed is going to germinate?
Reply:Either will work, just don't overwater them.
Reply:I would do it from plants
Reply:I would start with plants
Reply:Lavender comes from a seed I know that because I use Lavender OIL to keep my place smelling great, I put the oil on a special candle and burn it.
Reply:From and old farm girls plant for developed plants. The seeds can be difficult.
Reply:Most people grow lavender from plants. If you have a friend with a nice lavender, you can root a cutting. That's how most nurseries propagate lavender plants.



The one variety that grows well from seeds is "Lavender Lady." It was a 1994 All-America selection. It blooms the first year. Most other varieties will not bloom the first year from seed.
Reply:I have done it both from seeds and plants but either one is not a problem. And once you have a plant growing it is very easy to take cuttings. Hope this helps.