This year a new experiment is with Lavender. I have collected some seeds from the garden as well as purchased some from are my go to site this year Rare Seeds they have a wide variety of many rare seeds you can no longer get except there. To start my adventure I did a lot of research. I had no idea the lavender needed so much attention.
Once I got my seeds I did as the lavender pros before me have done. Here is the list of the first things to do
Tools
- Seeds
- Paper towels
- Larger paper bags
- Refrigerator
Lavender seeds need winter to get their germination process started. Here n Southern California Zone 8/9 we need to fake that winter cold by putting the seeds into damp paper towels. Once they are on the paper towel gently fold them, label and put them into the refrigerator for at least 8 weeks if not longer.
Once the soil has warmed up and the seeds are cold ready we can start yet another long process. Germinating the seeds. this can take up to 4 - 6 weeks. Yes I know the local garden store looks pretty good by now. Last night I was reading the lavender seed packets from the mail order and guess what it said. LOL No need to germinate. What the Help!
So now this will be two ways to grow lavender. From seed already germinated that we will plant today and continue the from seed germinators.
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