Grow AMAZING Lavender in Containers From Seed (No Cold Stratifying)

Here are my easy-to-follow steps for growing beautiful, edible lavender in containers at home. Lavender may have a reputation for being hard to grow, but it’s actually super easy to grow in a pot if you know how to avoid the pitfalls.

Don’t be dissuaded by lavender guides that tell you to purchase an older plant and to only place it in special soils. Anyone who’s got a pot or container with good drainage and normal potting mix can successfully grow a lavender plant. Whether you’re most excited to attract the bees, or dry the flowers into sachets or cook with the flower buds - this is the year to add lavender to your container garden!

In this video, we'll cover practical strategies for overcoming some common lavender hiccups and achieving your goals with this lovely plant, whatever they might be. You’ll learn which variety to select (English!) the how and why of selecting a container, filling it with potting mix, planting seeds the easy way, watering to avoid root rot, pruning and harvesting strategies, and much more. Join us and let’s grow some lavender!

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Chapters
00:23 Types of Lavender
01:33 How to Start Lavender Seeds
04:26 Selecting a Container
06:23 Potting Mix Considerations
07:31 Transplanting and Companion Planting
08:53 Container Location
09:21 Watering
10:56 Fertilizers
11:18 Harvest and Pruning

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[truestory]

I watched at least a dozen videos on lavender before yours and I must say that I think yours is the most comprehensive and thoughtful. Thanks

[plushypuppy]

Hi, I'm in the UK and have many types of Lavender...I put horticultural sand in my pots...they love that. Most Lavender growers in the UK are based in coastal areas in Norfolk and Kent due to the sandy soil...worth a mention I thought

[IDpeaceBOA]

Thank you so much for this! I just spontaneously bought a lavender plant from my local nursery this weekend, then got it home and realized I had no idea what to do with it!! This was super helpful!!

[SnackpacK]

Your eyes are as bright as your plants! I read that my seeds will take 2 years to mature, just making sure I'm taking care of them correctly until then! I'm growing TONS MORE. Thank you so much for the information!

[DK-plxd]

I winter sowed Avignon Early Blue and Lavance Deep Purple lavender and had no issues with germination. So easy, just plant and ignore. Planted in January and sprouted in March. I just transplanted my seedlings into 4” pots and will be shortly pinching them back to promote new growth.

[craigathonian]

Great video ! chock full of great info. On the topic of good draining soil AND root rot prone roots. I'd like to share with you my many years of experimenting. In the soil medium, I mix in any product that is pure Calcined Clay, like Floor Dry, or Safe-T-Sorb for garages, to All Pro and Turface used by sports arenas. This stuff is different than other aggregates, in that is can hold and store fertilizers for the plants roots to absorb when it needs it, it's made up of tiny air pockets that makes it lighter than other similar looking gravels. All my "touchy" root plants do really well with this. Another technique is wicking. Use a synthetic cord to come out the bottom of the pot, coil around the bottom, then add soil. At the same time your adding soil, spiral the cord up and around the sides of the pot, going around and around to you get a couple inches from the top. If soil was invisible the cord would resemble a spiral staircase along the inside of the pot. This will keep the pickiest of roots very happy since there's no rotting happening. The cord literally directs excess water away and out of the pot by using gravity. Much like wick watering a plant...just in reverse. Synthetic works best, since it won't break down like natural fibers. In potted culture you can never have too much drainage ! Hope this helps people. Cheers !

[BooGaLoo]

Thank you for this video. We live in NC- Zone 8a and today at our favorite plant store, we found Lavender- my 8yr old was overly excited. This video was extremely helpful to get us started.

The only thing I need more information on is how to handle HIGH humidity.

[weaknessua]

You're probably the best plant advisor I've ever listened to here. Unfortunately, due to my lack of foresight, i planted my seeds BEFORE seeking any instructions and now the poor guys won't see the light of day for quite some time. But thanks for the video!

[abdullahqureshi]

Great video! I am a beginner at gardening and the first seeds I bought to plant are lavenders. After buying them I heard that they are quite difficult to grow for a beginner but after seeing your video I understood almost every tip to keep in mind. I don't have growing lights or other tools. All I have is some pots, compost, garden soil and sand. I wish I can germinate them

[christineryan]

right off the bat - i knew i would like you. thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[calliehagood]

Fantastic video. It can get really hot where I am and we're in a drought at the moment. I can't wait to get my English Lavender in the ground. Hoping it thrives here! Thanks for the great info.

[aaronmolasky]

Thank you so much you’ve helped me a lot. Have a great year planting

[blackeyedsusan]

I've never had luck growing this, my favourite herb (but not for cooking), from seed. I end up having to buy bags of lavender to make the satchets I keep in drawers; the satchets that keep moths away from my family's wool sweaters; and the essential oil I use to scent my home (lemon and lavender throughout the home = bliss). Now, I am looking forward to trying again and hoping for best results. Thank you!!! 🌱💛🪻

[neglected_vices]

I had a house with established lavender but moved and now I miss the lavender bushes. I found some seeds in a grocery store so this video was very helpful as to all necessary information. Thanks so much. Greetings from Nova Scotia. 🇨🇦

[dopehunterkilo]

Received my first mature lavender plant as a gift. Great video and very informative!

[mnbarnett]

This video is so informational and answered all my questions! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[Diana-TransScribe]

I’m so happy I found this channel!!!! Thank you!!!

[vimondireksri]

I put stones in a few pots. Did nothing for drainage. Totally backfired. I'm growing mostly in sand. Lavender is gana love it :) Never heard of using crushed (chicken grit)!granite for drainage. That sounds great as we can get that easy locally. Yay :) Thanks

[eunycecrowe]

Awesome I am starting Lavender in a pot ..starting from seed . See how it goes ..thanks so much for your info..❣️❣️

[shamshadaakther]

very informative vedio for me.
because i also start grow lavender in pot.from beautiful kashmir