Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

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Historic, traditional and unchanged wild form. Genetically stable & open-pollinated - 100% free from hybrid breeding, GMOs, and synthetic fertilizers. Organically propagated - preserved in its original form.

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Harvest year:

2023

Seed viability:

3 years (species-specific)
Detailed information on germination capacity

Description

Cultivation & Characteristics

Tips & Reviews

The perennial lavender is a versatile tea, incense, aromatic and medicinal plant, which was previously used not only for incense but also for washing. Popular as a fragrance in cosmetics. This species is edible and has a calming effect as a tea. Ideal for direct sowing, pot cultivation possible, sowing in spring, good for mixed culture, harvesting the flowers and leaves.

 Description 
Lavender is an ancient perennial tea, incense, fragrance and medicinal plant that originated in Persia, today's Iran. Thousands of years ago, the herb was used by the ancient Egyptians for their religious ceremonies; today it is mainly used in cosmetics and as a fragrance. It grows wild as a low shrub in rocky coastal regions of the Mediterranean. The Romans used to use the herb of Provence to wash bodies and clothes. This species develops a particularly rich oil and forms beautiful blue-violet flowers that give off the typical lavender scent and are visited by many insects. This species is edible and has a calming effect when taken as a tea.

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: -
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Direct sowing from February to September is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Direct sowing from March to May is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.

 General recommendations 
Germination naturally occurs irregularly over a period of 6 weeks. Cool temperatures produce better germination results, but are not absolutely necessary. Direct sowing is recommended. After germination, thin out the plants to the specified plant spacing.
Lavender prefers a permeable, nutrient-poor, dry and sandy-gravelly loam soil. Doesn't tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds or cuttings.

 Plant care 
Regular watering results in faster growth. No fertilization necessary.

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Origin & Cultivation at a Glance

First mention:

Origin:

Breeder:

Wild form – taken into cultivation unchanged

Propagation site:

Hesse - Germany

Suitable for:

Care requirements:

Overwintering:

Hardy – suitable for perennial cultivation outdoors.

Special features:

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Cultivation guide for

Echter Lavendel

Growing difficulty:

Easy
Sowing in subtropical climates from March to September in full sun – pre‑cultivation is not recommended.
In temperate regions, direct sowing from April to June after the last frost in full sun – pre‑cultivation not recommended.
Sowing in well‑drained, sandy‑stony and nutrient‑poor soil. Light germinator – do not cover with soil. Plant spacing: 40 × 60 cm.

Cultivation tips:

Storage instructions:

Store seeds in a cool, dry, dark, and airtight environment to maximize shelf life and germination.
Detailed information on seed storage
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Plant Profile

Plant details

Botanical name:

Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

Botanical family:

Lamiaceae

Plant type:

Life cycle:

Perennial, long‑lived (20–30 years)

Cultivation period:

6-12 years

Growth habit:

Plant width:

60 cm

Plant height:

70 cm

Root type:

Hardy to:

-25 °C

Cultural meaning:

Historical, Traditional

Suitability for cultivation and use:

Propagation method:

Propagation:

Sowing & Planting

Germination type:

Light germinator, Temperate germinator

Sowing depth:

0 cm

Germination temperature:

15-20 °C

Germination time:

14-28 days

Pot culture:

Row spacing for baby leaf:

Not suitable for baby-leaf cultivation.

Plant spacing:

40 cm

Row spacing:

60 cm

Pricking out / thinning out:

No thinning required – direct sowing recommended.

Planting time:

Transplanting not required - direct sowing is recommended.

Soil

Soil type:

Well‑drained, sandy‑stony, low‑nutrient loam soil

Soil pH:

6.5–8.0 – neutral to alkaline

Nutrient requirements:

Light feeder

Soil moisture:

Soil preparation:

Companion planting, Crop rotation & Harvest

Companion plants:

Incompatible plants:

Crop rotation guidelines:

Harvest time:

Sowing to harvest:

1-1,5 years

Harvested parts:

Suitable for consumption:

Intended use:

Care & Cultivation practices

Water requirements:

Low

Plant care techniques:

Plant protection:

Cultivation notes:

Other names

EN - English names:

Common LavenderTrue lavenderEnglish lavender

DE - German names:

Echter LavendelSchmalblättriger LavendelArznei‑Lavendel

PT - Portuguese names:

LavandaAlfazema‑verdadeiraLavanda inglesa

ES - Spanish names:

LavandaEspliego

FR - French names:

Lavande vraieLavande officinale
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