Lavender propagation:
- Propagation with seeds:
- Ideal period: Mid-February – March.
- Mix 1 part sand with 3 parts moist substrate.
- Distribute the seeds on the surface of the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
- Place the container in a bright and warm place (20 °C).
- Keep the soil moist by spraying water regularly. You can cover the container with cellophane to maintain the ideal climate.
- Transplant the young plants (about 3 cm high) into containers or flowerbeds with specific substrate for lavender.
- Propagation with cuttings:
- Ideal period: April – June.
- Use branches without flowers of about 10 cm from the mother plant.
- Remove the leaves from the lower part, leaving 4-5 on the upper part.
- Optionally, soak the cuttings in a rooting stimulant before planting them in a moist substrate mixed with sand.
- Transplant the rooted seedlings into pots once ready. Then, once strengthened, plant them in a protected place.
- Propagation by Layering:
- Bend a branch of the mother plant and cover it with soil, leaving the upper part exposed.
- Water regularly.
- The branches will form roots in a few weeks, creating new lavender plants.
These simple propagation methods will allow you to enjoy the benefits of lavender in an effective and rewarding way.