Lavender seedlings

f&vlady · Hazel Tree Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 25

Hi, I set 42 Lavender seeds in pods, covered them with clingfilm and kept them moist according to packet instructions. Glad to say each one germinated, they're now on a sunny windowsill and I give them a little water when top of compost feels dry, my prob is that they look very weak and straggly, do I give them a little feed while they're in the pods or wait till I pot on? I want to be able to plant them out in September to create a Lavender border up both sides of front pathway. Advice anyone?

michael brenock · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject:

in this type of weather lavender should be well on it's way to being hardened off, so take off cling film but beware of slugs and grow outside on window sill during the day and take inside at night.
Pot them off individually as soon as you can handle them.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

f&vlady · Hazel Tree Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 25

Hi, I took clingfilm off as soon as seedlings appeared and as I said have been giving them a little water when felt dry, will start from tomorrow putting them outside, do u think I should give them some feed to strengthen them as they look so delicate? thanks .

michael brenock · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

If you used a proper seed compos thenthere should be no need to add any feed now. if you do add feed give it very very dilutely
michael brenock Horticultural adviser(retired)

f&vlady · Hazel Tree Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 25

Hi, yes used seed and potting compost, so will leave well enough alone until I pot on then, thanks for answering, much appreciated.