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7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender

March 2, 2021 by Jenny 11 Comments

Last updated on March 4th, 2021 at 09:15 pm

I love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here are tips for growing lavender at your own home.

Beesandroses.com teaches all about gardening. Learn how to grow lavender from the best gardeners. These Tips for growing lavender are just what you need for success when growing such a beautiful plant.
Contents
1 Tips For Growing Lavender
1.1 1. Space Out Plants
1.2 2. Watering
1.3 3. Planting
1.4 4. Mulching
1.5 5. Properly Sized Container/Pot
1.6 6. Pruning
1.7 7. Harvesting

Tips For Growing Lavender

1. Space Out Plants

Growing Lavender starts with a plan. Space is an issue with lavender. Make sure you set the plants 12 to 18 inches apart in an open area to increase sun and good circulation. Your Plants will be much happier this way

2. Watering

Water your lavender plants deeply, but not too frequently. Wait until the soil is almost dry before watering them again. If your plants are in containers, you will have to water even less. I recommend getting a moisture meter to help determine when to water your plants. Find it on Amazon for less than $10.

Learn how to grow lavender anywhere with these lavender growing tips and tricks. Growing lavender requires thoughtful planning, watering, maintenance and then harvesting. You'll love having beautiful lavender accessible for whenever you want it - Tips For Growing Lavender
3. Planting

Bone meal is an excellent slow-release fertilizer. Mix a little bone meal into the soil when planting your lavender to help with the growth of the plant.  It is rich in phosphorus and protein.

4. Mulching

You can prevent weeds in your lavender plants by mulching with light-colored mulch like shells and gravel. Do not use hardwood mulch. The plant needs good drainage, and hardwood mulch is too heavy.

Learn how to grow lavender anywhere with these lavender growing tips and tricks. Growing lavender requires thoughtful planning, watering, maintenance and then harvesting. You'll love having beautiful lavender accessible for whenever you want it - Tips For Growing Lavender
5. Properly Sized Container/Pot

Make sure the container or pot is not too big because I have found that lavender does better in tightly rooted spaces. Also, it’s a good idea to make sure that there are enough holes in the container for adequate drainage. Lavender makes such a pretty display in tin or metal containers/pots.

Learn how to grow lavender anywhere with these lavender growing tips and tricks. Growing lavender requires thoughtful planning, watering, maintenance and then harvesting. You'll love having beautiful lavender accessible for whenever you want it - Tips For Growing Lavender
6. Pruning

Spring is the time to prune. Don’t prune your lavender plants in the spring until new growth has appeared, and leave plants alone for the winter.

Learn how to grow lavender anywhere with these lavender growing tips and tricks. Growing lavender requires thoughtful planning, watering, maintenance and then harvesting. You'll love having beautiful lavender accessible for whenever you want it - Tips For Growing Lavender
7. Harvesting

Harvesting is all about timing. Ask yourself what you are using the lavender for. For fresh-market or dried bundles, harvesting can be done when the first few flowers have bloomed. If the lavender will be used for essential oil, harvest after 50-100% of the buds are blooming.

Learn how to grow lavender anywhere with these lavender growing tips and tricks. Growing lavender requires thoughtful planning, watering, maintenance and then harvesting. You'll love having beautiful lavender accessible for whenever you want it - Tips For Growing Lavender

Filed Under: All Things Garden, Landscaping, Flowers Tagged With: DIY, outdoor living, hacks, lavender, plant hacks, gardening tricks, Harvest Lavender, growing lavender

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  1. Nancy says

    June 29, 2016 at 12:18 am

    There are so many ads it cut off the best time to harvest for essential oils. I tried viewing on Pinterest and Google. Suggestions? Thx

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    • Toni says

      July 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

      It says when 1/2 of the flowers on the stem have withered

      Reply
  2. Toni says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

    It says when 1/2 the flowers on the stem have withered.

    Reply
  3. Connie says

    January 3, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Timing of the harvest depends on what you are using the lavender for. For fresh-market or or dried bundles harvest when the first 1 or 2 flowers have bloomed. If the end product is essential oil then the best time to harvest is when about 1/2 of the flowers on the stem have withered

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  4. Brenda says

    January 24, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    I’m so pleased to have found this site! I have been wanting to plant Camomile and English Lavender for some time now.
    I have the information I need to do this correctly, thank you .

    Reply
  5. Lorie says

    April 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Thank you for the helpful information shared on growing lavender.

    Reply
  6. Terri says

    June 1, 2017 at 1:54 am

    When is the best time to plant lavender?

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    • admin says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Typically in the spring, but a lot of that will depend on your grow region.

      Reply
  7. Karen Sanders says

    August 31, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I find it very frustrating trying to actually get the information on Pinterest. I am constantly having to go to another page. It used to be very easy. What’s up??

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    • admin says

      October 9, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      I guess I’m a bit confused? Sorry. What do you mean you’re having to go to another page?

      Reply
  8. Annbax says

    August 30, 2018 at 5:22 am

    Yes totallly agree with the post who says it’s difficult to navigate Pinterest. There are topics that I want to read but when I click on them it brings you to an ad. For eg I want to read about how to grow lavender and it directs me to an etsy site selling resumes!!

    Reply

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