How to Grow Lavender From Seed

Learn how to grow your own lavender starts from seed.

Reader Contribution by Jennifer Sartell
Updated on December 19, 2022
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by Adobestock/Sergii Mostovyi
Lavender is notoriously difficult to germinate and grow. But with a few simple steps, you can learn how to grow lavender from seed.

Lavender is notoriously difficult to germinate from seed. But with a few simple steps you can successfully start your own lavender sets and plant a garden’s worth of this fragrant and beautiful herb.

Step 1. Start Early
Lavender is slow to germinate and takes a few extra steps to get the germination process going. Be prepared to get your seeds planted indoors about three to four months before your predicted planting time for your zone/area. Sometimes this time frame occurs before the garden supply stores start getting in their seed packets and seed starting pots. Gather supplies now for next year.

Step 2: Planting

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