How do I grow lavender in the New York area? - NYBG Mertz Library Reference How do I grow lavender in the New York area? Answer Although lavender prefers a Mediterranean-type climate, it can be grown successfully in the Northeast if a few basic rules are followed First, it is important to choose the correct species and variety For our climate, English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia) are the best bet
Growing Lavender From Seed - Daves Garden Growing Requirements Before investing the time and resources into growing lavender from seed, make sure that your garden in suitable for lavender cultivation Lavender requires well-drained soil and bright, full sunshine in order to thrive It's a Mediterranean plant that likes hot, dry conditions Give it too much pampering, and it sulks
Lessons from a lavender farm: Growing, harvesting and using lavender blooms Recently, I had the remarkable experience of visiting a lavender farm in Washington State, where I picked up some great tips for harvesting and using lavender We were traveling to a family wedding and planned to spend a day on Whidbey Island, near Seattle in the Puget Sound Of course, I had to do an online search for a list of local attractions
Propagation:Lavender from seed - Daves Garden Since lavender needs a long growing season to produce the flowers, they need to be started now, but also require stratification (cool temps before sowing) Wintersowing is an option, but they probably won't germinate for at least a month