Lavender: Grow from Seed or Cutting

[@TileBitan]

you are becoming one of my favourite garden youtubers. I like the short to the point videos

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much Michael.

[@NgaNguyen-ur4tu]

Absolutely! I'm just so busy to follow every video of his. But i always find it interesting and learn so much whenever i got a chance to watch 👍

[@hpi2beme]

Agree 💯. This is the only KZbin channel on which I have the notification been set.

[@roxannareneerantz638]

Jason, thank you, so many thank you for giving me SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE! Thanks to you and people like you sharing your knowledge, I have the courage to dream again. To garden again. Many blessings and much love!

[@anna-xl5lx]

i just started watching your channel didn’t even realize your farm is an hour away from me! Really want to visit now

[@Acen0ni]

Thx Fraser. I got 7 years of experience, with Hidcote just propagating itself in e topdressing mixture of gravel size 5-8 mm. This is done by cutting the lavender early april, for the first time, using a trimmer, for tiny klipping and letting them lay down on the dressing for one week before removing them. The result is about 4-8 reasonably sprouted seedlings. I’m located in Belgium, climate compareble to Wachington state.Thx for the grate videos.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for sharing your success!

[@johnman559]

Yes thanks for sharing i've just started similar. By the way I'm a bit edgy in England, I can't imagine how you're feeling.

[@johnman559]

Yes thanks for sharing i've just started similar. By the way I'm a bit edgy in England, I can't imagine how you're feeling.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

After watching your video on lavender cuttings ...I made some and it's so rewarding to make new plant's. Thanks.☺

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Fantastic. Way to go!

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

I winter sowed the Munstead variety in a milk jug last winter and had great success. I only planted a few since it was an experiment. This year I have sown a lot more! This method eliminates the need for hardening off before transplanting them in the ground.

[@johnman559]

I actually learn something watching Jason's videos.

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Gereat information, Jason. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for spring !! :)

[@annierampersad3982]

I have a couple of lavender plants but they are not doing so well. I have sown some Lavender Vera seeds and I am hoping for the best. Thanks once again for the informative video.

[@dustin2250]

Thank you, Jason. 👍 I was stratifying my lavender seeds (perhaps incorrectly) and getting poor germination rates. Omitting the step as you suggested got them sprouting. 🌱🌱🌱🌱🤙

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Good to hear! Best of luck with your lavender seedlings. What variety did you go for?

[@lyarcadia]

I wish I had found your video earlier. I sowed some dried lavender flowers in one of my outdoor pots two weeks ago hoping some will sprout next spring. It turned out that the seedlings are already there now. I guess I need to get some grow light indoor for them so that they can survive the winter…

[@ankita3214]

Amazing very amazing video Jason👍

[@gwbuilder5779]

Jason, you certainly are on a roll.👌 I had a couple of English varieties that I gave away because they demanded too much water in this location. However, I was actually contemplating perhaps trying again later this year or next. I wondered if one of those varieties was a cutting only type of plant because it never seemed to produce any seeds. I thought it was odd, but now I know. For a rose guy, you know some stuff.😜🤙

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@audigutierrez6946]

Hi Jason, any way you can do a lavender pruning video? I can't seem to find a good tutorial and I've killed a small hedge of english lavender before. It's just difficult to see what this "woody base" is that everyone talks about when I feel like the entire plant is woody by the end of the season. Thanks!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - I'll put it on the list. Timing-wise, I'd give English lavender a trim after the first flowering to encourage fresh growth and another flush of flowers.

[@TreeChangeFarmer]

I have just done a pruning video on my Lavender plants that are just on 1 year in the ground. For us we are just heading into Autumn.

[@johnman559]

I actually learn something watching Jason's videos. It's some high-level juju alright.👍

[@lindam9018]

I watched the '4 types of lavender', as well as googling how old could seeds be and be viable as I have a package from last year I didn't get to and gave up on trying due to the wacky weather changes and then the 'heat dome'. Unfortunately, the seed package doesn't even list the name, other than lavender but I think it is English judging from the picture. Last year I ended up purchasing one of those little 'standard' lavender trees and it was fine for while and then it wasn't and no amount of adjustments could turn it around. I don't know what happened there. Thank you for the advice, I'll be much better prepared for whatever I end up doing!

[@catf2065]

Started both munstead and English lavender this year and didn't bother to chill the seeds before had. Munstead had great results and the English less so. 90% germ rate for munstead and 30% with English 😅 both from the same seed supplier. Maybe next time I'll chill the English seeds and see what results I have. Or maybe I'll try to propagate it 🤔

[@angelaobrien7698]

Interesting video. Have you ever saved your own lavender seed? Would be interested to know how to go about it. Thanks 😊

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Angela - no I haven't. That'd be a neat project.

[@valerieatkins9994]

Love Lavender but not attempted cuttings yet or growing from seed? Video is very informative however. Thank you🙏

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Hi Jason, Interesting video but need to listen to it more attentively. I very fond of this plant but as yet haven’t any experience. I’ll come back to it. Thank you.

[@Keebs1018]

Hi Jason, about how many times did you pinch your English lavender to get it to branch that much? It might be small but its number of leaves is impressive.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

The seedling plug you mean... I think that's just a matter of 3 or 4 seedlings in the same plug. I may divide them when I get a chance.

[@karenangellotti3388]

How quickly after emerging do you start a gentle fan on seedlings? Would you wait until most seedlings have emerged?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Yes, just for the majority. The stragglers won't struggle too much with a little air movement.

[@karenangellotti3388]

Very helpful, thankyou!

[@elisefournier6487]

What is your prefered soil mix to move the starters to 4 inch pots?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I have a soil mix that's working for me at a wide range of sizes, but it's a custom blend from my local soil supplier, so I'm not sure it would be helpful to recommend it specifically. I've also done well with a peat/perlite mix or a general composted bark mix.

[@patriciamckean4682]

I have several L. stoechas volunteers in my garden, and in have seen them germinate without a cold period. Only the purple ears, the cultivars (pink ears) don’t seem too. Are they sterile?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Lucky you - I haven't ever seen self-seeding here, but I can't say I've been paying too close attention during spring weed cleanup and mulching.

[@johnjohnson1313]

Hello.I have a 9 year old peach tree that is growing sucker shoots from the rootstock. Do you think if I cut them and put them in water or potting soil they would grow roots? Thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Maybe, but the rootstock will not have the same fruiting qualities of the topstock if it's grafted.

[@johnjohnson1313]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm That would be okay because I could then graft a preferable variety on to the rootstock.

[@luzgarcia5514]

Does anyone know a video on how to harvest fringe lavander?

[@sanskritiscreations9373]

I'm in a region where lavender isn't native to us. The summer temperatures can go up 43 °C and lowest in winters is around 6 °C. I have had no success growing lavender in the past. I'm wondering, is it our climate? What temperature range does lavender like? Ofcourse, as you mention, it could be the questionable seed quality as well. You also mention we don't need stratification. I'm wondering, considering the climatic region I'm in, will stratification help me here? Or anything else that may help?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Well you're right - 43C will be a challenge for any one of the lavender varieties. For germination though, it shouldn't be much of an issue. With good seed, I sprout at around 25C with pretty consistent results. The only other thing I can suggest is a super early start (in the cool season) so that the plants are at least well rooted before they're subject to the most stressful of temps.

[@sanskritiscreations9373]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you so much. Will try lavender again.

[@racif]

Do you ever to Russian sage (not lavender) from seed? That seems to be a hard one for me.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I haven't done it by seed - but very easily from cuttings.

[@joycecaughhorn6724]

Do you have a supplier you recommend for seeds? I’ve tried for 3 years to grow lavender. So far, no luck.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've used Jelitto & GeoSeeds. Jelitto was 'Hidcote Superior' (Gold Nugget - primed), but also the L. multifida, L. stoechas, and L. latifolia. From GeoSeeds I think is was L. angustifolia 'Munstead' Apex.

[@joycecaughhorn6724]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you.

[@RoseLover776]

Many of us don't have access to composted bark for a growing media and have to resort to using pro mix or peat moss. I tested the peat moss and it was way too acidic. I tried adding dolomite lime to it and it's still really acidic. Can't figure out anything else to add so it adjusts faster. I heard calcite works faster. Anything else I could do? I bought promix since they say they adjust the ph but it's still too acidic not as had as the peat and lime mix I made. Got any suggestions? I have rose plants i grew from cuttings indoors. What kind of growing media should I use? Or maybe I could get calcite and try it with the promix and add a bit a magnesium. They say 7:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium

[@RoseLover776]

I really can't find a good video. People say it takes a long time to change the ph of peat moss. Thought pro mix was ph'd but it's still pretty acidic. I've heard potassium bicarbonate or chalc might help. It would be cool to see you do a video and test it out!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Peat/perlite mixes work fine for me in a pinch. I've seen recipes online for the ratio of lime to add to peat (1/4 cup to 6 gallons of peat in one example) - I don't think "fast" is really the point. When you add enough lime to counteract the acidity of the peat up to around 6.5, it's should remain relatively stable in the growing pot.

[@RoseLover776]

It takes so long for lime to change the ph of peat moss. Even promix is too acidic. How long does it take for lime to change the ph of peat moss?

[@RoseLover776]

And exactly what kind of lime should people use?

[@RoseLover776]

How much lime can you add? Is adding too much lime harmful? What kind of limes are acceptable?

[@80sforever3]

I overwatered my English lavender seedlings. Oh, they are so hard to sprout, i have better success with strawberry seeds. I never managed to germinate the lavender without stratification. Since the ones germinated came from the same batch that didn't, I guess the high temperature in Malaysia plays a role too

[@angelarai1]

Hi Jason. A friend pointed me to you as I have some leggy seedlings so here I am. Thanks so much for the information you give us I have a KZbin channel also. Not many subscribers yet but I’m trying. If you could please pop by and say hi 👋 thanks so much. Ange from. Not just about ducks 🦆

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. I'll check it out - Lisa is just about to add some more ducks for the spring.

[@angelarai1]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm yeee Lisa ducks are such a boost to your heart they cheer and make you laugh. They enrich our lives. The humble duck 🦆 is awesome 👏 thank you 🙏 stay safe and grow well both Ange and the feathered flockers 🤗🐔🌺🤗