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Using this method, I achieved about a 90% germination rate. By comparison, sowing the seeds directly in soil without cold stratification resulted in a 0% germination rate.
Community Reviews
These English lavender seeds are best understood as a slow, finicky start for gardeners willing to baby them. Lavender is described as hard to grow from seed, with strong results tied to cold stratification before planting, while direct sowing is reported to produce little or nothing. Germination ranges from near zero to about 50 percent, though one stratified batch reached roughly 90 percent. Blooming can take around 18 months, and the packet is worth extra caution because of reports of fake reviews and occasional wrong seeds.
Common Questions (5)
Germination can be very poor without stratification, with reports ranging from none sprouting to about one seed in a whole package. With cold stratification, results improved to about 50% and even around 90% in one test.
Yes. The seeds reportedly need cold stratification first; without it, germination can be terrible to zero. A damp paper towel in a sealed bag refrigerated for 3-4 weeks is the method that produced strong results.
Sprouting can take a while, so patience is needed. One report says the plants bloom about 18 months after planting, so this is a slow-starting perennial rather than a quick payoff.
Direct sowing in soil without cold stratification reportedly gives near-zero germination. A low-effort approach mentioned is to sprinkle them on the ground around winter, but the stronger method is still to stratify first.
Yes. Lavender is described as much easier to grow from cuttings than from seed, which is why seed-starting can be frustrating. The plant is also noted as a rodent-repelling landscape choice.
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Long ago I decided to start a garden. I still lived in an apartment so it was a potted garden. One seed packet I bought were jalapeno's. I put seeds in 3 pots from that packet. They all grew something! Easily the best year I've ever had growing from seeds, now I get weeds if I'm lucky. Back to the story. Two grew some jalapeno plants, which gave me 3 small peppers in total. One grew into what was called a jaltomato plant, which is neither a jalapeno or a tomato. Little round black berries. Edible and extremely mild in flavor. Gave me quite a few nearly tasteless berries. I could have made a small amount of jam if I had tried.
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Using this method, I achieved about a 90% germination rate. By comparison, sowing the seeds directly in soil without cold stratification resulted in a 0% germination rate.
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