lavender from seed outdoor?

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Could you grow lavender fomm seed outdoors in a small propagator like this one http://www.stewart-garden.co.uk/14-premium-propagators

Margo · Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject:

Can't see why not if kept watered and by the time they have sprouted if sheltered and in a nice sunny spot should flourish

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Margo · Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:00 pm Post subject:

Well have a look on the packet and see what it says for temperature. With the heat we're having at the moment and if you keep them moist , plus their covered which is like a mini greenhouse you should be ok.
If it gets a bit chilly bring it indoors

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my seeds are showing after a week. pack says 3 to 9 weeks. how can this be ?and is it too fast will they suffer later.? i put them outside in a mini propogator like this

http://www.stewart-garden.com/essentials-covers-non-electric-propagators/165-52cm-essentials-non-electric-propagator.html

It has been quite humid and sunny though it rained the first day they were out

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They are now two inches high and in small pots. when could they be planted in nthe ground

Margo · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:56 am Post subject:

I'd leave them a little bit longer so they are stronger. problem is if you put them in the ground to quick and to small, either the weather or slugs get at them which is so disheartening

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I think i will leave them till next year. Should they be indoors in winter time?. Do they need to be watered over winter?

Margo · Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:14 pm Post subject:

Good idea, that will give them a good chance to get stronger. Don't water to much in winter, just keep them from getting cold. Rule of a thumb is feel compost with your finger and if the compost is on your finger don't water. Only give them a little drink if no compost is on your finger but wintertime they shouldn't need much water. Don't drown them in other words.

sgmgarden · Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject:

Hope you don't mind me joining in with this. I agree with Margo, little amounts of water will do better than a lot. Hope they go okay for you

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They are now about 3 ins tall in pots outside. Will they be ok outside for the winter? i do not have a green house.

What about a mini greenhouse like
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Gardman-Mini-4-Tier-Greenhouse-Indoor-Outdoor-Garden-/300959266466?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item461291f6a2

??

Margo · Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't chance it until they are twice that size. Perhaps in a cold frame.

Geranimojess · Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:52 pm Post subject: