DibbleGrowing lavender: from seed to harvest
Set out a transplant in full sun and dry, sharp soil. Avoid planting in the wettest season, since lavender rots in soggy ground. A hardy perennial: prune lightly after it blooms.
Planting dates for lavender by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Not suited | ||
| Zone 4 | Not suited | ||
| Zone 5 | Not suited | ||
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 24 | August 24 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 6 | August 6 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | September 23 | May 1 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | October 3 | May 1 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | October 20 | June 1 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | October 13 | May 1 |
Each date is the start of the best window from the same climate engine the Dibble app uses, run at typical places in each zone. Dibble tunes them to your garden's own location and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Lavender:
Family and rotation
Lavender is in the mints family. Aromatic herbs: interplant freely; few rotation concerns. Learn about crop rotation.
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Questions
When should I plant lavender?
It depends on your zone. Lavender is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and set where your garden is to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow lavender?
About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
What grows well with lavender?
Good companions include Rosemary.
Plant at the right time this season
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