I have planting some lavender seeds. I put them in water in the fridge for about 6 weeks. About two weeks ago I planted them in the greenhouse and not a sprout in sight. Does anyone have any suggestions....?
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Re: Lavender
Fri, March 7, 2008 - 1:09 PM>I put them in water in the fridge for about 6 weeks. <
why?
I'd say death by drowning. you might have better luck if you just plant the seeds in the ground or in seed starter pots. -
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Re: Lavender
Fri, March 7, 2008 - 11:13 PMit can sometimes take 2-4 weeks to sprout. you didn't need to cold stratify these seeds. i would just plant some more, be patient. -
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Re: Lavender
Sat, March 8, 2008 - 1:15 PMThanx guys. The reason I soaked them is I read that I needed to do that in a book. Funny, that is the second time that book has been wrong... guess it is not so good. -
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Re: Lavender
Sat, March 8, 2008 - 6:24 PMnot to say this source is an authority - i did find it with a quick google search.... however, read below
www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/...s/lav.html
SEEDS
Propagation by seed is slow (six months to transplant size) and germination rates are low and sporadic. In addition, because most lavender varieties are clones, vegetative propagation (cuttings, layerings, and division of roots) is highly recommended to retain desirable traits. Propagation by seed creates overlapping traits and further variation within cultivars. Plants grown from seed are variable in growth habit, color, and essential oil composition and are unsuitable for commercial harvesting. If seeds are to be used they should be planted in late spring or early summer. Plants should be thinned to 24-36 inches apart with rows 30 to 36 inches apart.
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