Lavender, with its unique aroma and beautiful purple flowers, has won the love of many flower lovers. Many people want to grow this plant in their own gardens and enjoy the beauty and tranquility it brings.
We need to choose the right lavender seeds. There are many different types of lavender seeds available in the market, including English lavender, French lavender, sweet lavender, and many more. Each type of lavender has its own characteristics, such as the United Kingdom's lavender flowers are larger and less scented;Lavender flowers in France are smaller and more scented. When choosing, we can decide according to our preferences and the growing environment.
Once we have chosen the seeds, we can start planting. First of all, we need to prepare a suitable soil for growing lavender. Lavender prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is not moisture tolerant. We can buy special gardening soil on the market or mix it ourselves. In general, we can mix garden soil, sand and organic fertilizer in a ratio of 5:3:1 to provide sufficient nutrients and good drainage.
Next, we need to sow the seeds in the soil. The seeds of lavender are very small, we need to put them on the surface of the soil and then cover them with fine sand or vermiculite, which is about 01-0.2 cm. Then, we need to spray the soil with water to keep it moist, but not too wet, otherwise the seeds will rot.
After sowing, we need to place the potted plants in a place with moderate temperature and plenty of light. Lavender prefers full sunlight and needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. If the indoor temperature is low, we can use light bulbs or heaters to increase the indoor temperature. In addition, we also need to water regularly to keep the soil moist.
After about a week, we will see the seeds germinate. At this time, we need to move the potted plant to a place with stronger sunlight, as lavender needs a lot of sunlight to grow well. At the same time, we also need to reduce the frequency of watering, because too much water can cause root rot.
In the process of lavender growth, we also need to pay attention to the control of pests and diseases. Common pests and diseases include aphids, red spiders, etc. As soon as pests and diseases are detected, we need to take immediate measures to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
After a period of growth, we will see lavender bloom. Lavender generally blooms from April to September every year, and the flowering period lasts for half a year. At this time, we can pick the flowers to make sachets, aromatherapy, etc., and we can also enjoy the beautiful flowers and enjoy the fragrance and tranquility they bring.