Crooked Creek Farm

Growing and Harvesting Lavender

I have been trying for several years to grow lavender. I've been growing from seed, without much luck. I acutally have a couple of seedlings that are doing pretty well now. They are about 2 inches tall. I have bought lavender from seed companies, only to have them die. Last year I bought a plant from Walmart. I grew quite large, but didn't bloom. But now......it is blooming!! I am sooooo excited! Lavender is my favorite scent for EVERYTHING! I even have lavender essential oil that I put in my homemade cleaners. lol  I was looking up how to harvest and store the lavender,  and thought I'd share some links.

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ehow.com

Lots of info about growing from seeds, cuttings, and varieties

Good job!

07:13 PM, Monday, September 3, 2007 .. Posted by kerimae

Lavender is really hard to start from seed, so good job on persevering! You can also start it from cuttings, much like rosemary. I love growing lavender!

Blessings,
Keri