Scarborough Seeds 500 Lavender Seeds HERB NON-GMO MOSQUITO REPELLENT USA!

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Scarborough Seeds
SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW
*ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU*
The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them.
They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.
SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Lavender 500 Seeds
Germination: 85%
2nd Year Maturity. Common English lavender is a timeless perennial classic and grows one of the most fragrant and utilized herbs in the garden. Common English seeds are a "true lavender" used famously in essential oils, perfumes, potpourris, and dried herbal sachets. Common English lavender seeds grow 18 – 24” tall aromatic lavender ideal for perennial herb gardens or as an efficient and tidy trim to commercial and business properties.
LATIN NAME: Lavandula angustifolia
LIFE CYCLE: perennial
HYBRID STATUS: Open pollinated
DAYS TO MATURITY:  2nd year maturity.
SOWING:
Direct seed: In spring, direct seed about 1/8" deep , one seed per inch in rows 18" apart. Seeds require some light for germination. Plants should eventually be given 12-18" spacing.
Transplant : Sow seeds 1/8" deep in a
flat
8-10 weeks before the last frost. Seeds require some light for germination. Transplant to individual pots when the plants are large enough to handle. Transplant to the field in the spring after the last frost. Plant shallowly, so the soil line is just above the top roots of the plant. Space plants 12-18" apart in rows 24-36" apart. In late fall, clip plants back to below the flower stems and mulch heavily. During the second year, cuttings can be taken from August-November, when the stems are semihardened, but before they have been subjected to a hard freeze.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Plant in a light, well-drained, gravelly soil. Lavender likes a protected, south-facing location. Soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline is most desirable. If the soil pH falls below 6.5, the soil should be treated with lime to adjust the pH to no more than 8.3.
PLANT HEIGHT:
18-24”
HARDINESS ZONES:
Varies
HARVEST:
Harvest the flower spikes on a dry, warm, sunny day just as the flowers are about to open. Hang to dry in a dry, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight.