We started growing lavender in August of 2016. We biked through the San Juan Islands alongside a lavender farm the previous summer and were enchanted by the smell of the lavender wafting through the air.
We attended the Sequim Lavender Festival in 2016 and acquired some of our first plants. In our first year, we produced several hundred bundles of lavender which we dried and stored. We have dried lavender and lavender sachets available for sale.
We also cultivated several hundred lavender plants this fall, which are for sale for $5.00 each.Lavender blooms in the mid to late summer and will fill your garden with relaxing scents. It is low-maintenance and easy to grow. It is crucial that its roots are kept dry, so it should be planted in well-draining soil and not be watered excessively or mulched.
We are cultivating 4 varieties of lavender: Grosso, Royal Velvet, Provence, and Hidecoat. Click here to learn more
Grosso: (Lavandula Intermedia) This variety is high-yielding, hardy, and hardy all-purpose lavender plant. It is the most fragrant plant and used for commercial oil production. The plants grow to 3 feet tall and wide. Its' long stems which are wonderful for dried bouquets and potpourris.
Royal Velvet: (Lavandula Augustifola) This variety produces a smaller sized plant with highly aromatic deep purple flowers and foliage, which are also great for culinary use.
Provence: (Lavandula Intermedia) This variety, also known as French lavender, produces large, light purple blooms with mild and sweet aromas. It grows to 3 feet tall and wide. It is excellent for lavender wands, potpourri, bouquets, and culinary use.
Hidecoat: This variety has rich deep lavender-purple flower heads which are very fragrant. The compact plants are grow to 12 to 18 inches tall and have silver foliage.
Tips on Growing Lavender
Plant in full sun to give them 6 hours or more of full sun each day
Plant with other drough-tolerant plants
Plant in raised beds, mounds, or well-draining pots to keep the roots dry
Apply very little water; don't use a sprinkler system
Don't fertilize or apply organic mulch:
Apply lime to make the soil pH basic (less than 7)
Trim blooms throughout the summer to encourage new bloom growth
