Lavender will germinate within a few days if you wrap it in a moist paper towel, put it in a ziplock bag, then freeze it overnight. Let it come to room temperature, then plant it. This mimics the conditions it needs and it has sprouted for me in as little as 3 days though it usually takes 4 or 5.
J. Garcia this is how I have always germinated my seeds. my mom still doesn't do it this way even though all of my plants in the past have thrived through doing this method. I never put them in the freezer though, I put them in the fridge for the first night and then leave them in the light. funny how my mom always tries to grow plants but can't even manage to keep them going before transplant time lol
I happened to come across your channel and it couldn't have come at a better time because I just planted my peppers, rosemary and lavender (after a failed lavender attempt back in January). I'm looking to get serious and learn more about gardening this year (possibly make money in the coming years) and your 9 part series you did last year on peppers and tomatoes was Incredibly easy to follow and understand. I've been so lost in some people's videos but you are simple and to the point! I look forward to checking out your channel in the coming weeks for tips and tricks! Thanks so much!
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Thanks Gary....I got my lavender seeds sprouting in 2 days, like you said i put 4 seeds in the cups and all my 6 cups had at least 3 sprouts. I couldnt believe it. I have never seen any lavender plant anywhere around me in Lagos Nigeria, I have searched for growersand not found any and that is why i opted to buy the seeds online and just grow it out. I hope i succeed in getting a viable plant.
That is record sprouting time. They like to be dry at times so let them do their thing without over watering. That will be exciting to have mature plants. Good luck!
Gary Pilarchik I have watched and downloaded so many of your videos in the last 3 months. So I have to thank you very much. I started with your tomato vids and fertilizer vids.
Hmm Interesting - does that mean its best to start it in summer then. Lagos is very humid and can be quite hot even in the rainy season. I will start some now mid summer in the UK and start again in January if I don't get much luck. Irabor I see say you no tok anything about refrigeration. Ok eebe laik say na original trial and error pesin go do with these Lavender seeds.
As someone with no experience, this video was extremely helpful. I had several failures but surprisingly putting the seeds in a Ziploc bag stored the fridge for 3 weeks helps the seeds geminated very fast with a high rate of seedlings. I just place the plants outside, they get six hours of sunlight and they are growing despite the weather.
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Thank you for this video. I thought I did something wrong when my seeds didn't sprout after 2 weeks. Didn't realize it took so long to germinate. I am a first time gardener and your vids have been very helpful. Keep up the good work!
TheVSez Some just take a long time. Did you get any germination yet. I have had some germinate and get 1 inch tall and once they get put outside to grow in the sun... another seed germinates.
Thank you for making this detailed video!! I’ve been struggling with my lavender seeds. Most instructions are vague. Now I know all the mistakes I was making. 🤦🏻♀️ ready to fix now!
thanks you :) your seedlings are huge for 3 months growth, mine are tiny at 2 and a half months. This may be due to the climate here in south east asia. Never found lavender out here and miss it a lot.
Great video Gary!! I love watching you garden🌿🌸 Lavender is my favorite scent and purple is my favorite color so I really enjoy growing these very much!
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You are NOT ALONE!!!!! lol.......lots ftips & tricks on various video sites........ another guy said you must damp them in fridge ( moist NOT WET paper towel) for a good 10-15 days.......hen barley cover w/ seed starter mix but hey perfect poor sandy soil......& WAIT...........that hate to be soaked, JUST MOIST @ roots ....good luck!
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Thank you for this! I'm starting mine in the bottom halves of 2 liter coke bottles. My son has really been the one to suggest lavender so I'm growing these for him.
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Mine germinated in 2-3 days. Store bought seeds straight in the dirt. I got those nurseries with separated spots and they sprouted already. Seriously 2-3 days.
Great advice, Gary. I started my 'Munstead' Lavender on February 1 and March 1, first quarter of the New Moon. I didn't try to separate the seedlings when planting in the 3" pots. I don't mind if they grow in a clump. In nature they naturally drop and grow in clumps, so I figure that is o.k. with me. You are so right about getting a 'head start' on growing perennials. Sooooooooo much cheaper than buying 4" perennial plants.
LARKS GARDENS I agree with natural seed falling in clumping. I generally over plant perennials. It does save a lot of money and they are pretty hardy plants in general. The perennials that is.
This is great info for me because i just bought 2 lavender plants from walmart and was wondering hoe to distract the seeds, i also will learn how to make lavender oil!
I just harvested some seed from the dried flowerheads on my Lavandula angustifolia plant. Need to find out how best to sow the seeds and your video demonstration explains it in perfect detail. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share your experience with us. It’s late summer here in England so hoping it’s still fine to sow the seeds now so that I can get some decent sized lavender plants ahead of next summer. I am going to surface sow them in a flat seedling tray indoors. Excited to see the young plants germinate!
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New Snubbie, l love lavender , l use to love going to my grandparents home because you could smell the lavender coming down the streets. Thank you, new to gardening even though my grandparents gardened all my life i think garden heals the soul because looking back and thinking that in their old age of 80 they would be on their knees gardening for hours.. My God l miss them....Hard worker's are gone
Thank you so much for the video I was looking for something easy for growing lavender and you made it much easier than anything I found on the internet have a great day
Well this helped put my mind at east I thought I did something wrong with my lavender. I have been patiently waiting and waiting and I thought maybe it was dead. I will now wait longer haha. Good info though. Thank you
Thank you for this great video! I started lavender this year! But they just don,t want to germinate! But I believe the water from the bottom might help! Very helpful information ! Thank you ! Sir
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I scuffed mine up with an emery board. Some b4 and some after the fridge, Some got wet baggie, some dry. We'll see what germinates best. Got lotsa seeds going.
Gary Pilarchik Updating as promised. (sigh) Well nothing worked. Not 1 germination. No pre-treatment helped, neither chilling, nor heat mat, nor filing, nor paper towel baggie, nor peat pot. I just gave up and bought 2 potted plants and will try cuttings. as someone said, my kryptonite. However all my other plants are thriving.
Thankyou for your easy guide to sowing lavender. I was fed up buying potted lavender that just didn't survive no matter what. So I wanted to grow my own English lavender this year. Starting bit late. But I still have time to pot on if they do germinate by my hot South facing window xx
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Literally planted lavender seeds on the 19th March, with a fibre, planting cup (€2 for 24) in a normal seedling tray and I had about 20-30 seedlings sprouting after 7 days.
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Right on time, my friend. I started lavender a week ago with my chamomile. Chamomile is up but was wondering about the lavender. Got something coming up but it may be volunteer from the compost I use in my mix.
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Yours is my first go-to youtube when I need to know how to grow something. I have never successfully grown lavender from seed so I hope with your help to succeed this time (even though I'm a little late here in Texas.) Another plant that has been difficult for me is Chamomile. But after following your directions for this plant, I FINALLY have some nice seedlings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
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So i cant start to plant lavender in may or summer? How often should i eater my newly grown planted lavender? They look v down & sad Its v hot . should i water them? One of turned grey lately
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I live in an area with alkaline soil which is great for lavender BUT we have harsh winters. If I start it now (late September) indoors can I transplant it in late April and then cover it with garden cloth in the following hard winter months? I'm aching to grow it but I don't really like keeping container plants and don't have a great deal of natural light available in my house for over-wintering large plants.
Hi Gary. I bought an already established lavender from Home Depot a month ago. (First Time growing it.). It was fairly large in size so I didn’t repot it. Now it’s dying with most of its branches dried and brown. I thought I was under watering it but I read that lavender likes small frequent waterings. Most of it is dead and I’m wondering if I should start over. I’m just not sure what I did wrong. Is it possible to revive it if I clip the tips that are still green?
I live in NY, and we have gotten tons of rain, but I've kept it indoors in its original pot. When I thought I was under-watering, I went and over-watered. :-( Now I'm wondering if I should've taken it out of the pot, put in some perlite for drainage, and repotted. Is too late to try to salvage?
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Thanks for sharing your experience, Gary. Hopefully my backyard next summer will have plenty of Lavender for my daughter. Do you know if it's possible to keep a small pot of Lavender indoor? If so, can you share some secret to keep it healthy please? I've just learned a pot of Lavender in your room can help reduce anxiety, stress and slow the heart rate during your sleep.
The fragrance is what helps indoors. It is tuff to grow indoors. You want a super draining soil and you want the plant to really dry before watering. Soggy indoor roots tends to klll lavender and rosemary in doors.
i FREEZE the packets of seed for over night in freezer drawer. This copies winter. Then heated window boxes and germinates in 12 days to 17. I had 340 plants from 400 seeds this way
I put in moist paper towel and put in the fridge (in zip lock plastic bag and in dark container) for few days, put it in rockwool, some of it sprout in 3 days the quickest. In my experience, if it put in the fridge more than 6 weeks, it will sprout itself in the fridge. Anyway I live in tropical country
I'm new in this field and trying to get a lot of tips to start my new garden and a new hobby. Just a question: how often would you water the soil? And would you always water it as shown in the video? Thanks for your help.
It really varies but I alway water the bottom as to not splash soil onto the plants. And it will change spring through hot summer. You always want moisture in the bed, not soaking but damp.
Question When starting these indoors would it be helpful to have them under grow lights before germination? I know generally you don't put plants under grow lights until they sprout but wondering if its different with seeds that need light to germinate?
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Hello, I went to your website to look at seed flats and starting cells. I love lavender and would like to try growing them. I hope you could add the measurement of the seed flats and starting cells so I could have an idea on which space or location I could leave them to germinate. Thank you.
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Good question. No. Not with that starting medium. It is spongy and full of air pockets. Since it doesnt have clay and dirt and all that, it keeps the air pockets for germination and seedlings even when packed in.
Hello, I have about 4 coming up with only 2 leaves on each one. They are still small and not sure if I should get them into full sun as I'm afraid they will bet burnt up by the sun. I think I was over watering. It has been over two months they are this small. Not sure what I'm doing wrong?
I live in an apartment, & I bought a small germination kit (lavender, basil, tomato), and they all germinated, the lavender shot up and then stopped. Does it have to be an outdoor plant or is it alright as a window plant? Will it start growing again and flower eventually? It’s been almost 2 months since I started it.
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I use Jiffy Mix for seed starts. A video will be coming out on my channel for seed starting in about 2 weeks. I water when the tops of soil dry. Varies on temps.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I look forward to your next video, as I need some direction from someone who has experience in seed starting and growing Lavender. I am in Michigan and so badly want to grow my own.
I live in an apartment with really no access to an outside planting is it possible to grow lavender inside to full maturity? I really appreciate this video....
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i just bought some seeds but planning on keeping the plant inside. is it still ok to start now? also i bought a small galvanized bucket to plant them in do i have to start in a starting mini tray like you or right in the galvanized bucket? also what soil do you reccomend using. im so terrible with plants i kill everything i rli hope this works for me
Eileen, did you have better luck this time? If so, can you please share your experience as I am planning to plant some Lavender and keep them inside my house as well.
Every single one of my lavender seeds I picked or bought have sprouted less than 2 weeks. Or is growing them from sprouts hard? Because I definitely need help in that area
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hi. I live in the Philippines where it's sunny and hot most of the time. we only have 2 seasons, wet & dry. and now it's wet season & I want to grow lavender indoors in an apartment. any suggestions for soil & other stuff?
They like warmth but not crazy heat and ground that dries out and doesn't stay soggy. If the ground doesnt suit it, I grow it in containers pretty well.
+Marina McDade I varies on size but I always look for the top of the mix to lighten and dry. Water stays below the dried tops so, that is the sign to water.
Thank you so much for such a great informative video. I’ve got a packet of seeds that say ‘container variety true lavender.’ Will they flower this year if I sow them now? I’m at zone 8b. Thanks a ton! Can’t find reliable info online
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Hi iam new to gardening, i have a 3 months old seedling lavandula angustifolia iam not sure if the height of my lavender is right for their age coz they are really tiny with 3 pairs of true leaves..my problem is they started to wilt iam really sure i did not over watered them, the leaves are curling downwards the stems are turning brown pls help im in zone 11
unfortunately my lavender died, i thought if i leave it alone and check the next day it will be alright since that's not the first time they wilt like that..the difference is the stem is turning brown which i didn't payed enough attention, i think you're right i lightly fed them or the soil coz i just bought my seeds in paris garden the only seeds available here in my country with pots and soil included (iam not sure if that is vermiculite soil and do a little researched to speed up the germination, mine germinates a week after i sowed (stratification method) i hope i can grow lavender here.iam willing to give it a try to perfectly grow lavender hope you can help me thanks :)
Deanne Allen I dont think so. You can get them started and established as transplants. Youll still have a jump with them come the right transplanting temperature.
hello I'm living in Vietnam I planted lavender but not high germination rate up seedlings often rots and dies. Can you help me with technical problems are not
Trần Tuyến Germination is hard. Some people refrigerate seeds for a week to make them cold and then germinate them. A very sandy soil helps to stop rot. They like to dry out and not have ongoing wet soil. The drier the better when planted in the ground. Is it rainy and wet there?
Gary PilarchikThanks Gary explained to her. In Vietnam is now the rainy season soil moisture. Before sowing seed treatment you through any drugs not? Are planning to plant a flower garden, you can help yourself to the technical problem? Thank you so much.
You don't have to refrigerate them. Freezing is faster. What I do is to wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel, but the whole thing in a zip lock bag, then freeze it overnight. Let it come to room temperature then plant the seeds and they'll sprout in 3-5 days.
With seeds that have such a low germination rate, wouldn't it be easier to use a big tray, spread the seeds on top and then just transplant the indivual seedlings into pots after they've come up? For light germinators like basil I usually use a mist sprayer, so you can keep the top of the soil damp without making the soil underneath too wet. Works like a charm and they come up very quickly. Admittedly I've never tried this with lavender but don't see why it wouldn't work the same way.
***** I think if you are look to germinate many that would be a good idea across a whole seed tray. Rosemary too. I havent tried that method for basil. I might give it a try.
I've tried a lot of different methods for basil but find that this works best: just spread the seeds over the top of your soil (in pots, or trays) and then press them down with your fingers, or the palm of your hand, being careful not to bury them even a little bit. Then spray with a mist sprayer regularly to keep them damp. very high germination rates and also very quick. I think light is the main factor here. Seeds that get buried take much longer to sprout.
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Not a specific follow up this one is a while back. A week in the frig helps but the do germinate without cold. They can pop in 10 to 28 days too. I am in zone 7 Check out my new Amazon Influencer Shop. Ill be putting what I use in videos there for 2019. It is all set up by categories. Thanks. www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden
That is partially true. The cold period really helps with germination. I dont do it often but would agree it helps. If you dont do it, you still get germination though.
What temperature do you generally keep the grow space you start your lavender seeds in, and how long do you keep them under lights each day? I just read something that said keep them in a space at 60-70 degrees and just keep them in a window for 6-8 hours a day. What do you think? Really enjoying your videos as I prepare to start seeds for my first garden!
My house stays around 70. The grow closet because of the lights ranges 75-85 F. Lavender is tuff. I also read that a few days in your refrigerator helps. It likes a cold period. The variety matters too. I planted Munsted and 80% of it germinated. The video lav I got about 50%. I dont know if the germinating temp matters between 60-80. Ill have to poke around.
Lavender will germinate within a few days if you wrap it in a moist paper towel, put it in a ziplock bag, then freeze it overnight. Let it come to room temperature, then plant it. This mimics the conditions it needs and it has sprouted for me in as little as 3 days though it usually takes 4 or 5.
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J. Garcia this is how I have always germinated my seeds. my mom still doesn't do it this way even though all of my plants in the past have thrived through doing this method. I never put them in the freezer though, I put them in the fridge for the first night and then leave them in the light. funny how my mom always tries to grow plants but can't even manage to keep them going before transplant time lol
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overnight as that is amazing as someone states that one needs to refrigerate for 30-40days ÉÉ
Jack G. Thank you
I happened to come across your channel and it couldn't have come at a better time because I just planted my peppers, rosemary and lavender (after a failed lavender attempt back in January). I'm looking to get serious and learn more about gardening this year (possibly make money in the coming years) and your 9 part series you did last year on peppers and tomatoes was Incredibly easy to follow and understand. I've been so lost in some people's videos but you are simple and to the point! I look forward to checking out your channel in the coming weeks for tips and tricks! Thanks so much!
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Thanks Gary....I got my lavender seeds sprouting in 2 days, like you said i put 4 seeds in the cups and all my 6 cups had at least 3 sprouts. I couldnt believe it. I have never seen any lavender plant anywhere around me in Lagos Nigeria, I have searched for growersand not found any and that is why i opted to buy the seeds online and just grow it out. I hope i succeed in getting a viable plant.
That is record sprouting time. They like to be dry at times so let them do their thing without over watering. That will be exciting to have mature plants. Good luck!
Gary Pilarchik I have watched and downloaded so many of your videos in the last 3 months. So I have to thank you very much. I started with your tomato vids and fertilizer vids.
Hmm Interesting - does that mean its best to start it in summer then.
Lagos is very humid and can be quite hot even in the rainy season.
I will start some now mid summer in the UK and start again in January if I don't get much luck.
Irabor I see say you no tok anything about refrigeration.
Ok eebe laik say na original trial and error pesin go do with these Lavender seeds.
As someone with no experience, this video was extremely helpful. I had several failures but surprisingly putting the seeds in a Ziploc bag stored the fridge for 3 weeks helps the seeds geminated very fast with a high rate of seedlings. I just place the plants outside, they get six hours of sunlight and they are growing despite the weather.
Very glad to help. Good luck getting them established.
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Thank you for this video. I thought I did something wrong when my seeds didn't sprout after 2 weeks. Didn't realize it took so long to germinate. I am a first time gardener and your vids have been very helpful. Keep up the good work!
TheVSez Some just take a long time. Did you get any germination yet. I have had some germinate and get 1 inch tall and once they get put outside to grow in the sun... another seed germinates.
Gary Pilarchik Yes but only one seed germinated since I posted my comment. Lol
Very helpful! Especially the way you showed how to place the seeds in the soil. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for making this detailed video!! I’ve been struggling with my lavender seeds. Most instructions are vague. Now I know all the mistakes I was making. 🤦🏻♀️ ready to fix now!
Gary, I used the winter sowing method with gallon milk jugs for English lavender seeds last December and ended up with hundreds of plants this spring.
Wow that is great.
thanks you :) your seedlings are huge for 3 months growth, mine are tiny at 2 and a half months. This may be due to the climate here in south east asia. Never found lavender out here and miss it a lot.
Great video Gary!! I love watching you garden🌿🌸 Lavender is my favorite scent and purple is my favorite color so I really enjoy growing these very much!
I actually planting a lot of lavender today.
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This is my kryptonite. I just cannot get lavender to grow. So darn frustrating.
Seed are only viable for the first year. But from a reputable dealer. Throw out the old ones.
You are NOT ALONE!!!!! lol.......lots ftips & tricks on various video sites........ another guy said you must damp them in fridge ( moist NOT WET paper towel) for a good 10-15 days.......hen barley cover w/ seed starter mix but hey perfect poor sandy soil......& WAIT...........that hate to be soaked, JUST MOIST @ roots ....good luck!
Ok I feel better, I was thinking I’m cursed when it comes to lavender 😭
Wow, so many good tips. I never press down the potting mix, and I always water from the top. Thank you!
I hope this helps.
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Thank you for this! I'm starting mine in the bottom halves of 2 liter coke bottles. My son has really been the one to suggest lavender so I'm growing these for him.
Good luck!
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Lavenders are just pretty for the garden
Oh man! I’m excited because I started germination and I see some growing and it’s been 2 weeks.
Thats so fun right
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Mine germinated in 2-3 days. Store bought seeds straight in the dirt. I got those nurseries with separated spots and they sprouted already. Seriously 2-3 days.
Great advice, Gary. I started my 'Munstead' Lavender on February 1 and March 1, first quarter of the New Moon. I didn't try to separate the seedlings when planting in the 3" pots. I don't mind if they grow in a clump. In nature they naturally drop and grow in clumps, so I figure that is o.k. with me. You are so right about getting a 'head start' on growing perennials. Sooooooooo much cheaper than buying 4" perennial plants.
LARKS GARDENS I agree with natural seed falling in clumping. I generally over plant perennials. It does save a lot of money and they are pretty hardy plants in general. The perennials that is.
This is great info for me because i just bought 2 lavender plants from walmart and was wondering hoe to distract the seeds, i also will learn how to make lavender oil!
Vikki Sather Sather didn’t know Walmart had Lavender, glad I saw your comment.
thanks mate, about to buy some more lavendar seed this year... again!!!
I just harvested some seed from the dried flowerheads on my Lavandula angustifolia plant. Need to find out how best to sow the seeds and your video demonstration explains it in perfect detail. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share your experience with us. It’s late summer here in England so hoping it’s still fine to sow the seeds now so that I can get some decent sized lavender plants ahead of next summer. I am going to surface sow them in a flat seedling tray indoors. Excited to see the young plants germinate!
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Thank you, very informative, good clear audio and lighting. I'm glad to see it's hard to germinate and not just me! I'll try this method next year
Thanks!
New Snubbie, l love lavender , l use to love going to my grandparents home because you could smell the lavender coming down the streets. Thank you, new to gardening even though my grandparents gardened all my life i think garden heals the soul because looking back and thinking that in their old age of 80 they would be on their knees gardening for hours.. My God l miss them....Hard worker's are gone
+Theblackbumblebee ! That is a nice memory. I hope I am still in the garden at that age.
Thank you so much for the video I was looking for something easy for growing lavender and you made it much easier than anything I found on the internet have a great day
Glad to help.
Well this helped put my mind at east I thought I did something wrong with my lavender. I have been patiently waiting and waiting and I thought maybe it was dead. I will now wait longer haha. Good info though. Thank you
Awesome video! I’m glad I came across it! I tried this method and now have little lavender sprouts within 3 weeks! Thank you
Outstanding.
thanks so much for telling us how to get lavender started looks great ur channel thanks from london
Thank you for this great video! I started lavender this year! But they just don,t want to germinate! But I believe the water from the bottom might help! Very helpful information ! Thank you ! Sir
I did find some benefit to refrigeration them for 1 or 2 weeks. The cold helps.
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thanks Gary. we have tried two years in a row to sow them out doors and nothing. so we will be trying this..
ontimethatsme It is tricky but works indoors. I would recommend doing more seed starts then you would want because of slow germination. Good luck.
I scuffed mine up with an emery board. Some b4 and some after the fridge, Some got wet baggie, some dry. We'll see what germinates best. Got lotsa seeds going.
Thats a really good experiment. Please let me know what works best and i will adopt it.
Sure will let u know experiment results so u can pass them on.
Gary Pilarchik Updating as promised. (sigh) Well nothing worked. Not 1 germination. No pre-treatment helped, neither chilling, nor heat mat, nor filing, nor paper towel baggie, nor peat pot. I just gave up and bought 2 potted plants and will try cuttings. as someone said, my kryptonite. However all my other plants are thriving.
Thankyou for your easy guide to sowing lavender. I was fed up buying potted lavender that just didn't survive no matter what. So I wanted to grow my own English lavender this year. Starting bit late. But I still have time to pot on if they do germinate by my hot South facing window xx
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Literally planted lavender seeds on the 19th March, with a fibre, planting cup (€2 for 24) in a normal seedling tray and I had about 20-30 seedlings sprouting after 7 days.
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What a relief, was starting to think my seeds were duds.
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I am in the market for fast growing cold hardy zone 8 clumping or non clumping bamboo with a max growth average of 25-35 feet. I don't suppose you can recommend any?
Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely try as I am living in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo
Glad to help. Cheers to Sabah
I'm also in Malaysia! Did you manage to germinate your lavender?
hi there ..
should lbut my seeds in full sun before they become plante or indoor thanks
Right on time, my friend. I started lavender a week ago with my chamomile. Chamomile is up but was wondering about the lavender. Got something coming up but it may be volunteer from the compost I use in my mix.
***** It is slow to germinate. The chamomile will get a great head start on the lav.
Just pulled my seeds from the refrigerator after 3 weeks and am letting them warm up before planting today. Hoping this is the trick!
Well thank you sir ☺️
Glad to share
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The video was well done and informative
Can you grow the lavender plant inside the whole time of does it need to go outside.?
What should the temperature be?
I never tried. They do like drier soil when mature so you need the right soil
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Yours is my first go-to youtube when I need to know how to grow something. I have never successfully grown lavender from seed so I hope with your help to succeed this time (even though I'm a little late here in Texas.)
Another plant that has been difficult for me is Chamomile. But after following your directions for this plant, I FINALLY have some nice seedlings.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
What type of soil mix are you using?
So do you not need to cold stratify them
I dont but it does help. I just drop extra seeds.
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Great instruction for newbies like me.
Good luck this year.
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Do you have some lavander seeds to grow because l love growing plants please can you give me some lavander seeds if you have please
I think I might try these if I can track down some seeds , thanks for posting
Thank you for this video!
So i cant start to plant lavender in may or summer?
How often should i eater my newly grown planted lavender? They look v down & sad
Its v hot . should i water them?
One of turned grey lately
You can. But don't over water them. They like to stay dry
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I live in an area with alkaline soil which is great for lavender BUT we have harsh winters. If I start it now (late September) indoors can I transplant it in late April and then cover it with garden cloth in the following hard winter months? I'm aching to grow it but I don't really like keeping container plants and don't have a great deal of natural light available in my house for over-wintering large plants.
I did ziplock baggy and hot temps and got excellent germination in about a week
That works.
Hi Gary. I bought an already established lavender from Home Depot a month ago. (First Time growing it.). It was fairly large in size so I didn’t repot it. Now it’s dying with most of its branches dried and brown. I thought I was under watering it but I read that lavender likes small frequent waterings. Most of it is dead and I’m wondering if I should start over. I’m just not sure what I did wrong. Is it possible to revive it if I clip the tips that are still green?
So well drained and not a lot of water. The weather in MD has been too much rain. It is harming lots of stuff. Any weather like that in your area.
I live in NY, and we have gotten tons of rain, but I've kept it indoors in its original pot. When I thought I was under-watering, I went and over-watered. :-( Now I'm wondering if I should've taken it out of the pot, put in some perlite for drainage, and repotted. Is too late to try to salvage?
If the roots are still good, you can try that.
Ok I'm doing this I'm having trouble with my lavender it's so frustrating, but they are so lovely so I'll just keep trying.
It helps. Good luck
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Thanks for sharing your experience, Gary. Hopefully my backyard next summer will have plenty of Lavender for my daughter. Do you know if it's possible to keep a small pot of Lavender indoor? If so, can you share some secret to keep it healthy please? I've just learned a pot of Lavender in your room can help reduce anxiety, stress and slow the heart rate during your sleep.
The fragrance is what helps indoors. It is tuff to grow indoors. You want a super draining soil and you want the plant to really dry before watering. Soggy indoor roots tends to klll lavender and rosemary in doors.
Thank you kindly for your prompt response, sir!
i FREEZE the packets of seed for over night in freezer drawer. This copies winter. Then heated window boxes and germinates in 12 days to 17. I had 340 plants from 400 seeds this way
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i put mine in my mini fridge. i’ll see how that goes. i thought my freezer being -2 might be too cold for seeds…
After watering from the bottom, do you have to water the seedling later?
Nope it soaks the entire starting mix.
I put in moist paper towel and put in the fridge (in zip lock plastic bag and in dark container) for few days, put it in rockwool, some of it sprout in 3 days the quickest.
In my experience, if it put in the fridge more than 6 weeks, it will sprout itself in the fridge.
Anyway I live in tropical country
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I took the seeds from my tops outside and put them in wet paper towels for couple of days and I`d say 100 % had roots. .
hi I am just trying this seeds germinated and started to work at after 5 days will soon pot up how did you do
I'm new in this field and trying to get a lot of tips to start my new garden and a new hobby. Just a question: how often would you water the soil? And would you always water it as shown in the video? Thanks for your help.
It really varies but I alway water the bottom as to not splash soil onto the plants. And it will change spring through hot summer. You always want moisture in the bed, not soaking but damp.
should have watched this first. I put too many in each cell and didn't pack it down the first time and watered from the top. I hope they still grow.
Now you know but a lot of yours will do just fine. They want to grow.
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I just did the same things haha oops
my packet says to refrigerate seeds for up to 90 days? should i skip this as it's December now?
Question
When starting these indoors would it be helpful to have them under grow lights before germination? I know generally you don't put plants under grow lights until they sprout but wondering if its different with seeds that need light to germinate?
I recommend lights on before germination. Let the break into the light.
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Hello, I went to your website to look at seed flats and starting cells. I love lavender and would like to try growing them. I hope you could add the measurement of the seed flats and starting cells so I could have an idea on which space or location I could leave them to germinate. Thank you.
You mean the size of the flat, the tray it sits in?
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HEY GARY. QUICK QUESTION, WHEN U PRESS DOWN THE SOIL LIKE THAT, AREN'T U CONCERNED ABOUT KILLING THE AIR POCKETS? WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON THIS?
Good question. No. Not with that starting medium. It is spongy and full of air pockets. Since it doesnt have clay and dirt and all that, it keeps the air pockets for germination and seedlings even when packed in.
O OK THNKS
Hello, I have about 4 coming up with only 2 leaves on each one. They are still small and not sure if I should get them into full sun as I'm afraid they will bet burnt up by the sun. I think I was over watering. It has been over two months they are this small. Not sure what I'm doing wrong?
They don't like being soggy. It might be time to slowly get them in the sun.
When should you water them?
I live in an apartment, & I bought a small germination kit (lavender, basil, tomato), and they all germinated, the lavender shot up and then stopped. Does it have to be an outdoor plant or is it alright as a window plant? Will it start growing again and flower eventually? It’s been almost 2 months since I started it.
Might need a little water-soluble fertilizer and they don't like soggy wet soil.
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Can you please share what kind of soil you are using? Also how often do you water your seeds?
I use Jiffy Mix for seed starts. A video will be coming out on my channel for seed starting in about 2 weeks. I water when the tops of soil dry. Varies on temps.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I look forward to your next video, as I need some direction from someone who has experience in seed starting and growing Lavender. I am in Michigan and so badly want to grow my own.
I live in an apartment with really no access to an outside planting is it possible to grow lavender inside to full maturity?
I really appreciate this video....
It is hard to do. You need very sandy soil and it does have to dry out well before watering. It hates stay cool and damp.
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Can all lavender survive winter time,in places were snows thanks
Some varieties can. Munsted survives in my zone.
I'll try this method. No watering from top, soak the bottom to water. Update if my seeds spout. Btw, how to take care of the baby lavender?
I just water from bottom, let the lavender dry well before next watering.
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Should you always water them from the bottom as they begin growing?thx
I think so. It is faster, cleaner and healthier for the plant.
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i just bought some seeds but planning on keeping the plant inside. is it still ok to start now? also i bought a small galvanized bucket to plant them in do i have to start in a starting mini tray like you or right in the galvanized bucket? also what soil do you reccomend using. im so terrible with plants i kill everything i rli hope this works for me
Eileen, did you have better luck this time? If so, can you please share your experience as I am planning to plant some Lavender and keep them inside my house as well.
What type of soil does lavender like? I live in zone 9 in the caribbean, no snow... I cold stratified my seeds and now i'm ready to plant them.
They like well drained and drier soils. They should not keep wet roots.
Do u have holes in your lavender cells? If not, how the water is going to be absorbed into the soil?
Yep holes in the bottom. And I always bottom water when plants are small.
Every single one of my lavender seeds I picked or bought have sprouted less than 2 weeks. Or is growing them from sprouts hard? Because I definitely need help in that area
Nice on the sprouting.
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great video. Could you kindly advise what kind of starter soil you are using as well.
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I heard your suppose to put seeds in the refrigerator first to make them think they went threw a winter.
Many can use that process of stratification. Just did a video on it 2 weeks ago.
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I just read that lavender plants need to be Stratification.. is that true?
Seeds do. It speeds up germination and improves it.
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hi. I live in the Philippines where it's sunny and hot most of the time. we only have 2 seasons, wet & dry. and now it's wet season & I want to grow lavender indoors in an apartment. any suggestions for soil & other stuff?
Well draining soil and it should have a chance to dry out.
Im in zone 7should I start lavender seed now? can you please show how to bottom water? also, was the seeding mix purchased as is from store?
There is a bottom water video if you want to search that but when I get to planting seeds Jan 2017 Ill be doing lav again and showing bottom watering.
do u think is it possible for me to grow it in Malaysia?
They like warmth but not crazy heat and ground that dries out and doesn't stay soggy. If the ground doesnt suit it, I grow it in containers pretty well.
Thanks..then i should put them under the shades
How do you water the bottom?
Fill the tray by about 1/4 and let water sit in there 20 minutes. Pour out excess.
How often do you water them?
+Marina McDade I varies on size but I always look for the top of the mix to lighten and dry. Water stays below the dried tops so, that is the sign to water.
Hi, is it the same way steps to do with BLUEBERRY SEEDS ??
Thank you so much for such a great informative video. I’ve got a packet of seeds that say ‘container variety true lavender.’ Will they flower this year if I sow them now? I’m at zone 8b. Thanks a ton! Can’t find reliable info online
They should. Good luck.
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Thank you so much 🤗 I'm late this year 🤦
Still lots of time. Good luck.
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Hi iam new to gardening, i have a 3 months old seedling lavandula angustifolia iam not sure if the height of my lavender is right for their age coz they are really tiny with 3 pairs of true leaves..my problem is they started to wilt iam really sure i did not over watered them, the leaves are curling downwards the stems are turning brown pls help im in zone 11
Hmm. They like to be dry so I don't think that is the problem. Have they been lightly fed. I would need to see a picture to be of more help.
unfortunately my lavender died, i thought if i leave it alone and check the next day it will be alright since that's not the first time they wilt like that..the difference is the stem is turning brown which i didn't payed enough attention, i think you're right i lightly fed them or the soil coz i just bought my seeds in paris garden the only seeds available here in my country with pots and soil included (iam not sure if that is vermiculite soil and do a little researched to speed up the germination, mine germinates a week after i sowed (stratification method) i hope i can grow lavender here.iam willing to give it a try to perfectly grow lavender hope you can help me thanks :)
wow that was so informative. exactly what I need
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We are now April 17th in Ontario, Canada. Is it too late to start Lavender plants?
Deanne Allen I dont think so. You can get them started and established as transplants. Youll still have a jump with them come the right transplanting temperature.
hello I'm living in Vietnam I planted lavender but not high germination rate up seedlings often rots and dies. Can you help me with technical problems are not
Trần Tuyến Germination is hard. Some people refrigerate seeds for a week to make them cold and then germinate them. A very sandy soil helps to stop rot. They like to dry out and not have ongoing wet soil. The drier the better when planted in the ground. Is it rainy and wet there?
Gary PilarchikThanks Gary explained to her. In Vietnam is now the rainy season soil moisture. Before sowing seed treatment you through any drugs not? Are planning to plant a flower garden, you can help yourself to the technical problem? Thank you so much.
Trần Tuyến No medicines. Dry soil. Not a lot of water. I will be planting some flowers in a few months and making videos.
The seeds should be kept in refrigerator for a week before seeding, right?
Yeah 7 days helps a bit. There is a quicker germination that way. Some people do it longer.
so, in order to sow the seeds in january shold I start storing them in ref. now?
You don't have to refrigerate them. Freezing is faster. What I do is to wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel, but the whole thing in a zip lock bag, then freeze it overnight. Let it come to room temperature then plant the seeds and they'll sprout in 3-5 days.
With seeds that have such a low germination rate, wouldn't it be easier to use a big tray, spread the seeds on top and then just transplant the indivual seedlings into pots after they've come up?
For light germinators like basil I usually use a mist sprayer, so you can keep the top of the soil damp without making the soil underneath too wet. Works like a charm and they come up very quickly. Admittedly I've never tried this with lavender but don't see why it wouldn't work the same way.
***** I think if you are look to germinate many that would be a good idea across a whole seed tray. Rosemary too. I havent tried that method for basil. I might give it a try.
I've tried a lot of different methods for basil but find that this works best: just spread the seeds over the top of your soil (in pots, or trays) and then press them down with your fingers, or the palm of your hand, being careful not to bury them even a little bit. Then spray with a mist sprayer regularly to keep them damp.
very high germination rates and also very quick. I think light is the main factor here. Seeds that get buried take much longer to sprout.
Oh no! I put to much compost on top. Can I save them ?
+Bella D Might be hard if the are kind of deep. I would drop a few seeds on the surface. Worst case.... you get too many.
Gary, is it worth starting lavender indoors under a grow light in November? I am in zone 5
Yep. Tip is don't keep them soggy. They like to dry between watering.
Ahah your down south, i started my beguining march, now 21 i think of april and they are very small. But hey it still snowing out side.
Yep we are ahead. Good luck
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Hi Gary, did you use seed starting mix? Did you have them under grow lights or did you set them outside? Love your channel!
Under grow lights and peat based seed starting mix. Thanks so much for watching.
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Is there a follow-up video on these seeds sprouting? I have read stratification is necessary for Lavender.
What zone are you in?
Not a specific follow up this one is a while back. A week in the frig helps but the do germinate without cold. They can pop in 10 to 28 days too. I am in zone 7
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I've heard that you should put the lavender seeds in the refridgerator for like 2-3 weeks otherwise they won't germinate. Is that true?
That is partially true. The cold period really helps with germination. I dont do it often but would agree it helps. If you dont do it, you still get germination though.
can I grow lavender in high humidity places like Singapore?
Probably not. They like dry climates. We get humidity but the ground is dry. If you get a lot of rain where the air and dirt stay wet it struggles.
I planted a bunch of lavender in regular pots a week ago. Hopefully they actually grow lol
I hope so!
What temperature do you generally keep the grow space you start your lavender seeds in, and how long do you keep them under lights each day? I just read something that said keep them in a space at 60-70 degrees and just keep them in a window for 6-8 hours a day. What do you think? Really enjoying your videos as I prepare to start seeds for my first garden!
My house stays around 70. The grow closet because of the lights ranges 75-85 F. Lavender is tuff. I also read that a few days in your refrigerator helps. It likes a cold period. The variety matters too. I planted Munsted and 80% of it germinated. The video lav I got about 50%. I dont know if the germinating temp matters between 60-80. Ill have to poke around.