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Lavender

Lavender

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

HerbmediumseasonalCool season
Curated guide
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Planting calendar

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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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lavender monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchBest
AprilBest
MayGood
JunePossible
JulyPossible
AugustPossible
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberGood
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

Traits

  • Beginner safe

Questions about growing Lavender

Can I grow Lavender in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Lavender can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 10L.

Which month is best to sow Lavender?

The best sowing months for Lavender are Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Lavender need?

Lavender works best in a container around 10L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Lavender take to harvest?

Lavender usually reaches first harvest in about 100 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Lavender?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Lavender on your terrace

Track Lavender in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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