Growing Lavender From Seeds | Family Handyman

Introduction

You may have visions of a long row of lavender in your garden. But when you go to the garden center and check the prices of lavender plants, you may be tempted to change your vision to protect your wallet. The cost can be prohibitive when you buy a lot of them.

Instead, try growing your lavender from seed. You'll need patience. But for the cost of the seeds, plus a seed-starting mix and a grow light, you can grow lavender for a fraction of the cost of mature plants.

Your grow light is a one-time investment, and you can re-use flats for seed sowing. So once you start sowing seeds indoors regularly, you'll only need to buy the seeds and the mix.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• Clear cover
• Container for seed sowing
• Lavender seeds
• Plant labels
• Seed-starting soil mix
• Small pots for growing seedlings in

Carol J. Michel for Family Handyman