

🌱 Lavender (Organic)
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb / Flower / Shrub
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Moderate
- Germination Time 14-28 Days
- Harvest Time 90-120+ Days (Flowers) 2nd Yr for (Bloom)
- Best Season To Grow Late Winter - Spring (Indoors) Autumn (Cold Stratify)
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Low
- Height Of Maturity 40-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Mediterranean origin)
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Lavender is a fragrant, resilient perennial herb loved for its calming aroma, beautiful blooms, and pollinator appeal. Perfect for herb gardens, sensory spaces, and bee-friendly landscapes, lavender brings both beauty and biodiversity to every garden.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
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Type: Perennial evergreen shrub
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
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Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
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Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
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Germination Time: 14–28 days
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Bloom Time: Summer (June–August in the UK)
🌞 How to Grow
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Start Indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost.
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Cold Stratify: Chill seeds in fridge for 3–4 weeks before sowing.
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Surface Sow: Press gently into moist compost — don’t cover, seeds need light.
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Transplant Outdoors after frost into sandy, well-drained soil.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Water young plants regularly. Once established, water sparingly.
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Feeding: Avoid rich soil — lean conditions improve fragrance.
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Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
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Pot Friendly: Grows well in containers with excellent drainage.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Magnet: Loved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
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Drought Tolerant: Once mature, needs little water — ideal for eco gardens.
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Multi-Use: Use dried flowers for teas, sachets, bath blends, and crafts.
✂️ Harvesting
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Harvest flower spikes when about two-thirds of buds have opened.
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Cut stems in the morning once dew has dried.
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Hang bunches upside down in a cool, dry place to preserve.
Tip: Avoid cutting into woody stems — always prune soft, green growth.
❄️ Overwintering
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Hardy in most of the UK, but dislikes wet roots in winter.
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Improve drainage or raise pots, and mulch lightly in colder regions.
🌿 Peaceful, Pollinator-Loving & Perennial
At Urban Harvests Co, Lavender is a symbol of natural calm, sustainable beauty, and wildlife harmony. A timeless herb that nourishes the garden — and the soul. 💜🌱