Sprouting Lavender Seeds: 4 Things Lavender NEEDS for Successful Germination

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  • @jeanniewahine5443
    @jeanniewahine5443 2 роки тому +19

    I'm glad to see someone else who uses their old seed. I figure why not try it, right? Nice easy, clear instructions, thanks. Taping that packet to a south facing window is something I've never thought to do, but a great idea!

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +6

      Jeannie it works WONDERS for difficult seeds, and the best part is, it's super simple! If I give something too much TLC, it just fizzles out, never fails 😆 And yes, I'm amazed that many people cast old seeds aside. This last fall, I grew carrot seeds that I truly thought would either be dead, or 10%-20% germination rate at best, as they were 5 years old. Nope! I had a ridiculously high germination rate, much higher than if I'd have direct sown fresh seed (I sprouted them on my counter so I'd know how thick to plant.) I have such a HUGE collection that casting old seeds aside would be a heartbreaking waste... Many grow just fine 🥰 Thank you for dropping in, and I hope you and yours are doing well!

    • @jeanniewahine5443
      @jeanniewahine5443 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheAberrantGardener Thank you, I hope you and yours are also well! I had to laugh about the too much TLC comment, so true! I have a huge collection of seeds from all over the world, mainly because I never need all the seeds in a packet at once. And it never ceases to surprise me what I can get to sprout considering I didn't do anything special for storage. I would rather have several different varieties of a plant to try than several plants of one type, so that leaves me with a lot of left over seed. And I also grab what I can when I find the rare stuff available, and/or I have the money. Anyway, I have a bunch and it costs me only a few days time to try germinating it, so why not? Yeah, some such as onion seeds, do much better fresh, but the bulk of what I grow do fine. I don't have a lot of space and it's just myself, so I don't need a whole lot of anything, so one packet lasts a while (and saving seed has resulted in tons of backups as well.)

  • @mary-ue4ir
    @mary-ue4ir 2 роки тому +11

    A week and a half ago, around May 6th in zone 6b, I filled a cell tray with potting mix and direct sewed stratified lavender seed (not too deep (1/4 inch) and left it on a partially shaded table outside in temps that went down to the mid 30's F one night of a freeze warning. I did place the tray in a garden bed under a tarp for a day and a half during the cold snap. The average temps were 50F to the mid 70's by day and 40's F at night. It's been cool and cloudy for May with regular rain. Many of the seeds are sprouted now, very tiny dark green double leaves close to the soil, and well hardened off. I had no idea how to grow lavender, or how old the seeds were, or if they would grow at all, but I'm happily surprised ! I enjoy your channel and your adventurous approach to gardening , thank you. : )

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +5

      Thank you for your sweet words, Mary! You did AMAZING, you literally gave them exactly what they wanted! That can be hard to replicate indoors and so many people think the seeds are bad. You must be excited for all of the lavender. 😍 I'm so happy to have you onboard and joining us, nothing fills me with joy like my garden does! 🦋 🌹

    • @bingo01bingo
      @bingo01bingo 2 роки тому +1

      Hey Mary, that’s awesome. What kind of potting mix you used? And did you use water when made the mixture prior to planting the seeds?

    • @tko8218
      @tko8218 8 місяців тому

      I actually heard that you should not bury the seeds at all--as sunlight would indunce sprouting--but I am new to this.

  • @timtexter6466
    @timtexter6466 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for sharing. Glad I found your video, I’m planning on trying to plant some lavender this year from seed.

  • @yolandapierce4258
    @yolandapierce4258 Рік тому +40

    I put stratisfied 10 seeds and didn't do 10. The ones that weren't cold stratisfied sprouted faster. I'm still waiting on the ones that were in the freezer for 2 weeks to do something 😂

    • @ashmodo1097
      @ashmodo1097 Рік тому +7

      I haven’t needed to stratify 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @earthsister6941
      @earthsister6941 Рік тому +3

      I wonder if the seed companies stratify the seeds that need it before packaging for sales. Makes sense because I've never seen a warning on a package to put in freezer before planting. Maybe if you collect your own seeds.

    • @TotallyMentalTopics
      @TotallyMentalTopics Рік тому

      You should of put them in the fridge if you did the Damp towel and zip lock bag method, as sometimes if extra moisture or to much water will actually cause the seeds to die in the freezer. But backnin the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks is golden

    • @bernardzammit6459
      @bernardzammit6459 11 місяців тому

      I have been waiting a month
      I just took them out and see if they can be rescue

    • @ronnietheseagoat
      @ronnietheseagoat 8 місяців тому

      but how old were they

  • @bingo01bingo
    @bingo01bingo 2 роки тому +19

    Awesome video. I cold stratified a bag of seeds in a moist paper towel and I now took some of them and placed in a new moist towel in a window. It’s day three and I see one of them has a green thing coming off of it. I was ecstatic 🤩

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +4

      Yay! How are your babies coming along now? Growing lavender really feels like a huge accomplishment because it's so temperamental! Thank you so much for dropping in 😊

    • @bingo01bingo
      @bingo01bingo 2 роки тому

      @@TheAberrantGardener do you use humidity done when you plant the seedlings?

    • @oliviagranillo8843
      @oliviagranillo8843 Рік тому

      I bought some lavender from amazon for my sister and i ,ill try ,its our 1st time doing this ❤

  • @truth-Hurts375
    @truth-Hurts375 Рік тому +36

    Put the paper towel in a plate...put the plate with the wet paper towel and seed in the zip lock bag...ezy peezy !!!

    • @funstuff4926
      @funstuff4926 Рік тому

      That's actually really smart thx

    • @Jasmineklampley
      @Jasmineklampley 7 місяців тому

      I tried this method and nothing after 30 days 😭

  • @hectorrodriguez2686
    @hectorrodriguez2686 Рік тому +5

    The age of the seeds affect the rate of germination. On some commercial seeds the will publish it like 97% or 86%, etc. rate of germination. This rate is important when you are doing large scale operations. She is doing it on a household scale and even with a 40% rate of germination she will end up with all she needs or far more than she needs. Home gardeners do that all the time and when their needs are satisfied they give or trade their surplus plants with relatives or friends, etc.
    I am not sure the seeds need to experience a freeze. Will read more on that.

  • @onimazu4102
    @onimazu4102 Рік тому +1

    Very clear instructions I'm starting to plant my lavander RN

  • @robertrodriguez4622
    @robertrodriguez4622 Рік тому +1

    Going to try to grow lavender, seeds are in the freezer. Plant them around my peach tree and hopefully the squirrels keep away... thanks for your video!

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +1

      Good luck! 🤞 We don't have squirrels here, they leave us alone and stay in the woods... They're really a pest for lots of people though! Thank you for visiting 🙂

  • @nathanielmadden4235
    @nathanielmadden4235 5 місяців тому

    Thanks!! You really help me to understand better how to go about growing Lavender. ❤️😊 0:15

  • @PracticalDigitalStrategies
    @PracticalDigitalStrategies 7 місяців тому

    Good video for this first time trying lavender from seed. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @bivenz
    @bivenz 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the great tips. Very helpful! This will be my first time working with seeds.

  • @ncanellos
    @ncanellos 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm so inspired ✨️ thank you very much am trying Lavandar 💜

  • @lynndietz490
    @lynndietz490 6 місяців тому

    I'm hoping to free sow in a couple weeks... I had no idea it was so hard to start. Just put what I ordered in the freezer.

  • @tko8218
    @tko8218 8 місяців тому

    I just watched another channel. She put the seeds in the refrigrator, but you put them in a freezer. Also, she recommended not to use a wet paper towel afterwards--because it tended to turn to mold.
    In sum, she put the seeds in the fridge for 2 weeks. After that, she put them on individual wet seedling cell trays--playing them on top.
    I'll need to see what else other people are doing and compare some more.

    • @TheKevinwurtz
      @TheKevinwurtz 5 місяців тому +1

      The freezer does not satisfy stratification. The fridge (with moisture, not dry seed!) Is the right way

  • @onemellowmarigold
    @onemellowmarigold Рік тому +4

    I am trying lavender seeds again today as I failed last year, lol. I've stratified this time and look forward to trying your method! Once they've germinated - are you just placing them root down on the surface of the soil only? Or do you bury them a bit? Thank you!

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +2

      Hey sometimes it takes a few tries! We can't be great without a few failures under our belts 😁 I buried them a tiny bit! It helps to pack the mix down, and wiggle a little slot in with a toothpick... A small crack. Then you can maneuver the tiny root in with the toothpick (or whatever you have) and pinch the little slot together with your fingers! It's a delicate operation, but fairly easy. I wish you luck! 😄 Thank you for dropping by my channel.

    • @analogalien651
      @analogalien651 Рік тому

      I’m an avid gardener for over 25 years in Northern California of medicinal and fragrant herbs and plants and this summer I decided to plant lavender from seed. I have 2 babies (2”-3” tall 10-15 leaves.. very fragrant already) took all summer for them to finally get this far and now I’m worried they won’t make it through winter.. any tips?

  • @karengeorge8067
    @karengeorge8067 Рік тому

    Taping to the window, presumably vertically, right? I nabbed seeds from plants in my daughters garden. They’ve been in the freezer for longer than 2 weeks. Fingers crossed I can get them to sprout! Thanks for your clear instructions!

  • @rd3128
    @rd3128 3 місяці тому +1

    I hope my unknown months old seed can still sprout, wish me luck

  • @GreatestSkyrimFan
    @GreatestSkyrimFan 9 місяців тому +3

    i was taught cold stratification is done in the fridge not the freezer, what r peoples thoughts on that?

    • @tko8218
      @tko8218 8 місяців тому

      I was also surprised to hear that. I made a comment/question about that.

    • @cmurphy9153
      @cmurphy9153 3 місяці тому

      I was also thought to use the fridge for cold stratification.

  • @shawjohn42
    @shawjohn42 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the video, but it would be helpful to learn how to transfer the sprouts to soil.

  • @williamswilliams1575
    @williamswilliams1575 8 місяців тому

    Is this stratify...process needed for ALL SEED TYPES (herbs, flowers, veggies...?) to start the germination process???
    I'm a newbie. I enjoyed your video. It was very informative😊. Thanks!!!

  • @meusuniversitas4787
    @meusuniversitas4787 Рік тому +1

    How bizzare, I am only just seeing this video 8 days after planting my seeds, well I say plant, I sprinkled them onto compost and popped them on the windowsill. I looked at them after you said about putting them in the freezer and to my suprise and delight I already have 6 green shoots.. but thanks for your video..

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for visiting! Some seeds come already stratified 😊 This isn't always the case, and many companies don't explicitly mention whether they have or haven't been. I have seen seed packets saying to put packets in the freezer before planting, or to fall sow; I like to assume seeds haven't been stratified so that I can pre-plan stratification personally. It's wise for the companies to pre-stratify seeds for the sake of customer service/retention, but the smaller companies don't seem to pre-stratify. That was what landed me in the situation where I had to do my research & continue trying- so if you ever come across this issue with other seeds in the future, it's always worth Googling to see if it's variety that potentially requires stratification! Congratulations on your seedlings 🎉😊

    • @meusuniversitas4787
      @meusuniversitas4787 Рік тому

      @@TheAberrantGardener thank you so much.. I have subscribed to your channel x

  • @theserialentree-prenuer3670
    @theserialentree-prenuer3670 2 місяці тому

    This was extremely helpful! 🎉

  • @bellaterlaje
    @bellaterlaje Рік тому +2

    Do they go in the actual freezer or the refrigerator? Also how long do you keep them in the refrigerator?

  • @NatureHerbsandTea.
    @NatureHerbsandTea. 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nice and beautiful ❤️ 😍 🤩 👌 ❣️ Thank you ❤️ Subscribed

  • @debbie9964
    @debbie9964 5 місяців тому +1

    Are you going to show transferring to a pot?

  • @robert66186
    @robert66186 Місяць тому

    Thankyou clear instruction

  • @ChineseWithAdeelaslam
    @ChineseWithAdeelaslam 6 місяців тому

    hi! i just watched your video. what temperature do you suggest lavenders to be grown in?

  • @Leah-up8pm
    @Leah-up8pm 7 місяців тому

    I just messed up.. i wet my paper towel and seeds, then put them in the fridge. Is that ok or should i start over?

  • @HülyaSayar-j2y
    @HülyaSayar-j2y 2 місяці тому

    Yes good growneds

  • @skittlesskittles7577
    @skittlesskittles7577 2 роки тому

    Perfect timing. Tfs!!!

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +2

      Let me know when you see sprouts! Excited to hear your progress! Thanks for stopping in again, Skittles, I hope you and yours are doing well. 😊

  • @abundantcat7448
    @abundantcat7448 Рік тому +1

    how do you avoid mold when germinating your seeds? i grow lots of seeds using the papertowel bag method but sometimes i run into mold problems

    • @abdelali5187
      @abdelali5187 11 місяців тому

      Open to aerate everyday

    • @amandaowenby5995
      @amandaowenby5995 10 місяців тому +1

      Sprinkle with cinnamon

    • @tko8218
      @tko8218 8 місяців тому

      Some people do not recommend the papertowel thingy, as mold is a big problem. What you can do instead, is just sprinke each seed into an individual seedling cell tray. Make sure that it is moist and don't bury the seeds at all--as sunlight can stimulate germination.

  • @mariejoy8598
    @mariejoy8598 2 роки тому +3

    Seedling heat mats are fantastic.

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +2

      I've never invested in them, but they could definitely be a big help! Thank you for dropping in 😊

    • @Bigmouth660
      @Bigmouth660 Рік тому +1

      @@TheAberrantGardener it's worth it.

  • @mykelahellis9832
    @mykelahellis9832 Рік тому +1

    Me: why won't my herbs, lavender, and strawberries sprout??
    You: ✔️✔️✔️
    Thank youuu

  • @nazifaanwar2814
    @nazifaanwar2814 5 місяців тому

    Is it mandatory to put it in the freezer?

  • @just_ruby_fps
    @just_ruby_fps 8 місяців тому

    I thought i was unsuccessful so i took the soil out and used it for another plant now i see a couple seedlings popping out 😂

  • @JPAG0806
    @JPAG0806 2 місяці тому

    In the freezer: at what temperature???

  • @Jaime-g7x
    @Jaime-g7x 3 місяці тому

    Cant you put seeds in the ground?

  • @SDCDA-n1d
    @SDCDA-n1d Рік тому

    Do you just let them grow in the bag?🤔

  • @llllllllllilillii
    @llllllllllilillii Рік тому +7

    The myth of "fresh seeds" makes me laugh. Anyone heard of the seed bank in Antarctica?

  • @HülyaSayar-j2y
    @HülyaSayar-j2y 2 місяці тому

    Heavy heavy

  • @DANventures514
    @DANventures514 Рік тому

    I live in a humid tropical country, I don't know if lavender grows or can survive here since I haven't seen anyone yet to plant it on their yard

    • @puddlepiratepro8738
      @puddlepiratepro8738 7 місяців тому

      You can plant it in containers, just make sure it's big enough. I live in an apartment and don't have a yard or porch so I set up a bookshelf with growlights and don't have to worry about the temperature since I keep my house about 70F. You don't have to use your yard

  • @patriciavincent5076
    @patriciavincent5076 Рік тому

    Lovely video.

  • @ErinJoy-sh2qw
    @ErinJoy-sh2qw Рік тому

    So I bought this little lavender pot with seeds from the doller store. Instructions said to put seeds on wet paper towel then a ziplock bag and put in fridge for like 5 day, I did that. Nothing sprouted so I took it out and just set it in a dark place, only one had sprouted !!! What should I do now.? Put it back and wait more or put it in the window like u have ??? Pls help this is my second year with fail on lavender , I'm driving myself crazy on this hahahah

    • @ErinJoy-sh2qw
      @ErinJoy-sh2qw Рік тому +1

      @@anniathome oh ok gotcha, great thank you so much. This actually really helped me

  • @mirandamici8898
    @mirandamici8898 2 роки тому

    A mundet ta di kur mbillet ose hidhet fara e levandes ju lutem

  • @mimox2753
    @mimox2753 Рік тому

    Thank-you for this video. I have been trying to germinate lavender seeds without success. I will try this method and I will update you on the progress. Thank-you so much

  • @Tapperlite1
    @Tapperlite1 Рік тому

    Do you need to do startification for huckleberry, blueberry and strawberry as well?

    • @suzannegarcia9001
      @suzannegarcia9001 Рік тому +1

      If you can get huckleberries to grow let me know!

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +1

      When in doubt, I like to assume stratification is needed! Especially for perennial fruits and herbs that endure cold winters. I would definitely stratify strawberries and blueberries for the best germination rates 🙂 thank you for visiting!

    • @deanakalberg4540
      @deanakalberg4540 Рік тому

      Huckleberries need correct altitudes to grow.😢

  • @starlightstarbrightlove1457

    I’m looking for the update on the lavender but I don’t see an additional video 🥺

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for visiting! I actually don't have an update, I apologize 😔 I've sprouted them many times, but I've been trying the wrong varieties for our area. They don't make it much further than getting outside as teenagers 😆 I have been so preoccupied with other veggies & herbs, along with our critters, that I just haven't tried again.

  • @HülyaSayar-j2y
    @HülyaSayar-j2y 2 місяці тому

    Germany A D seeds awesome

  • @leevons_home_vids
    @leevons_home_vids Рік тому +1

    How do you keep the paper towel from molding? I tried growing some just recently, before seeing this and realizing you're supposed to strstify lavender, and the paper towel started growing mold around day 7 or 8

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for dropping in! I generally don't struggle much with mold, but I use a clean bag and towel, I wash my hands before assembling, and I squeeze out the air. Distilled water is a big plus, as well. Mold generally doesn't like light, so keeping it in bright light may help. I would put mine under lights or in windows to help with germination. I hope this helps!

    • @feralcatflute
      @feralcatflute Рік тому +4

      Try sprinkling cinnamon over the seeds. I just learned that myself

  • @i_nvade8098
    @i_nvade8098 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140
    @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 2 роки тому +1

    I have some lavender seed in the refrigerator. It's been about 3 weeks. Should I move them to the freezer?

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  2 роки тому +1

      Since they've already been in the fridge, I bet you'd get away with just a few days in the freezer! I know I'm a bit late to reply and you may have already done so; but I'd definitely recommend it 😁 Excited to hear about your new sprouts! 🌱 Thank you for dropping in, I hope you and yours are having a wonderful start to the spring season!

    • @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140
      @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheAberrantGardener I put them in the freezer and will give it a few days then plant. Thanks for your help, I'll be sure to let you know how they do.

    • @vixensilician6853
      @vixensilician6853 2 роки тому

      @@myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 hi, did it sprout?

    • @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140
      @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 2 роки тому

      @@vixensilician6853 No, it did not sprout. This is 2 years I have tried to get Lavender seed to sprout. I may try it one more time, if it fails to sprout a 3rd time I'll put my efforts on other plants.

    • @emeraldwaters7289
      @emeraldwaters7289 Рік тому

      ​@@myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140
      Did it work?

  • @begwenly
    @begwenly Рік тому

    hmm i put mine in the fridge ... and i didnt seal it should i star over

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому

      No worries! I'm sure by now you've got babies popping up! The purpose of covering is just to seal in moisture. In the refrigerator, moisture tends to be retained. While some seeds need a little more attention to start, overall, they tend to be quite forgiving! 😊 thank you for visiting!

  • @BeverlyHighland
    @BeverlyHighland Рік тому

    I bought some lavender seeds and they don’t look like those, they’re a bit bigger and bright blue

    • @cynthianak
      @cynthianak Рік тому

      Lavender seeds are very very small. Only blue seed I've seen is passion fruit...

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому +1

      They could have been coated! I have some cucumber seeds that are blue. Thank you for visiting! ☺️

  • @Sillyrabbit896
    @Sillyrabbit896 Рік тому +1

    A paper plate will help.

  • @sialig9297
    @sialig9297 Рік тому

    I looked on other videos on growing lavender and this video seems to do totally different and different rules from what you are saying... WHY? ua-cam.com/video/BBgZz3Q0JXY/v-deo.html

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому

      I didn't visit the link, but there are multiple ways to achieve the same goal 😊 This video is especially targeted towards non-stratified seeds. Some companies pre-stratify, so some gardeners have no issue at all. Is there a particular aspect of the method you have questions about? All in all, it boils down to which method suits you and your practices best (whether that be plastic/no plastic, easier/more intricate, maximizing total germination/just trying to get a plant or two, hobby gardener/market gardener, etc etc.) Gardening is an art form; an experience & a continuous experiment. Thank you for visiting!

  • @avgrim7729
    @avgrim7729 Рік тому

    You forgot oxygen!

  • @saurabhkarajgikar3020
    @saurabhkarajgikar3020 9 місяців тому

    Don't touch the seeds , that's the first rule

  • @nicolasperez7613
    @nicolasperez7613 17 днів тому

    Piece of cardboard then napkin into the bag.

  • @rondolinar
    @rondolinar Рік тому

    A plastic container like Tupperware would've been easier with the wet paper towel.

    • @TheAberrantGardener
      @TheAberrantGardener  Рік тому

      Very true! I don't keep Tupperware or plastic food containers on hand for the most part though, so these are what I have on hand- but they save a lot of space, and I can tape them to my windows, too! Thank you for dropping by and for the suggestion! ☺️

    • @williamswilliams1575
      @williamswilliams1575 8 місяців тому

      Is this stratify...process needed for ALL SEED TYPES (herbs, flowers, veggies...?) to start the germination process???
      I'm a newbie. I enjoyed your video. It was very informative😊. Thanks!!!