Sowing lavender in February: your budget-friendly guide to a flourishing summer garden

It's a common misconception that February gardening is largely about sowing vegetable seeds. But neglecting to sow flowers, such as lavender, during this time is a big oversight. If we follow certain important rules and apply a clever trick, lavender sown now will grow healthily in time. Today, you'll learn about the how and when of sowing lavender.

Despite some skepticism regarding this idea, there's no reason for concern. Lavender sown in February will indeed grow and delight us with its vibrant hues throughout the season. While many gardeners sow lavender in autumn, it's not the only suitable time to do so. Others often resort to buying ready-made seedlings in spring, which can get expensive, so why pay more? It is much more satisfying and wallet-friendly to grow lavender yourself from seeds!

All you require are: seeds, pots, fertile soil, and a pinch of patience. Selecting the variety of lavender is also down to you, and it's worth noting that there's a multitude of them available in the market. Once you purchase your lavender seeds, don't rush to plant them directly into the soil. Instead, moisten them with water to stimulate their growth – a clever and simple trick that betters the results.

First, put your lavender seeds into a container, followed by adding moist soil or sand, and mix everything thoroughly. At this point, place the container in the refrigerator. This cool environment, mirroring lavender's winter season, provides the seeds with the necessary energy jolt for blooming and contributes to quicker growth. After a few days of such hardening, the seeds can be sowed in the previously prepared pots and off they go to a warm, well-lit place.

You'll promptly notice that your plants start growing rapidly, and by mid-May they'll reach a healthy height and resilience for planting in the ground. This refrigerator trick equips the lavender to resist pest attacks and diseases throughout the season, even against autumn frosts. It's ideal to plant it in a sunny flower bed and water it for the initial few days to assist proper root development. Lavender doesn't demand a lot of care, and it repays us generously with its delightful appearance, exquisite fragrance, and insect-repelling properties for the entire summer.