Lavender is a perennial herb normally growing to around 70-80 cm high. The very sweet-smelling flowers are particularly used in perfumeries or for drying; the leaves are used to season meat. The plant has no special requirements but prefers light ground and normal watering.

SOW: February-March broadcast in a seedbed.
QUANTITY: 1 gr. of seed per sq. m.
TRANSPLANT: in Spring or Autumn at a distance of 40 cm.
HARVEST: June to August (or later under cover).


If you would like a little help and some further information on growing herbs then please see our information sheet GROWING HERBS.