Lavender

Fragrant purple spikes. Loves sun and grit — add sand to potting mix.

HerbmediumseasonalCool season

Curated guide

70terrace fit

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Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.

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Lavender monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Good
February	Good
March	Best
April	Best
May	Good
June	Possible
July	Possible
August	Possible
September	Good
October	Best
November	Best
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 5–7 hours direct light
Water: Low
Shade tolerance: Medium
Container: 10L (12 inch pot)
Soil depth: 20 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 100 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 120 days

Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 100.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Lavender

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

Water when the top inch of soil dries.
Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.

Common pests

Aphids
Whitefly

Common diseases

Leaf spot
Powdery mildew

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