Grow AMAZING Lavender in Containers From Seed (No Cold Stratifying)

Here are my easy-to-follow steps for growing beautiful, edible lavender in containers at home. Lavender may have a reputation for being hard to grow, but it’s actually super easy to grow in a pot if you know how to avoid the pitfalls. Don’t be dissuaded by lavender guides that tell you to purchase an older plant and to only place it in special soils. Anyone who’s got a pot or container with good drainage and normal potting mix can successfully grow a lavender plant. Whether you’re most excited to attract the bees, or dry the flowers into sachets or cook with the flower buds - this is the year to add lavender to your container garden! In this video, we'll cover practical strategies for overcoming some common lavender hiccups and achieving your goals with this lovely plant, whatever they might be. You’ll learn which variety to select (English!) the how and why of selecting a container, filling it with potting mix, planting seeds the easy way, watering to avoid root rot, pruning and harvesting strategies, and much more. Join us and let’s grow some lavender! Written article version of this video if you'd rather read than watch: https://nextdoorhomestead.com/blog/gr... Equipment you might want to follow this video -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Fabric Grow Bag: https://www.amazon.com/Alotpower-Aera... 2) Lavender Seeds: https://www.dollarseed.com/pd-vera-la... These products* are my favorite for our home garden: → All Purpose Organic Vegetable Food: https://amzn.to/4dzGKmQ → Organic Tomato Food: https://amzn.to/3QBIa6w → Organic Liquid Plant Food: https://amzn.to/44ADPGL → Fabric Grow Bags (Tomato Size): https://amzn.to/4bsNkKi → Fabric Grow Bags (Squash/Pumpkin Size): https://amzn.to/4bru5AI → Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/3UAge43 → Seed Starting Trays: https://amzn.to/3Uqn6ks → Seed Starting Propagation Trays (drainless): https://amzn.to/4b8WU55 → 3.5” Nursery Pots (For Potting Up Tomatoes, etc.): https://amzn.to/44vLJ45 → Seed Starting Mix: https://amzn.to/3US4hbB → Seedling Heat Mat: https://amzn.to/3WtyLlm → Large Seedling Heat Mats (two pack): https://amzn.to/3JUPeYq → Cover Crop Seed Mix: https://amzn.to/4abBfrG → Compost Worms: https://amzn.to/3WxA96A Support Nextdoor Homestead by checking out our Amazon Storefront*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nextdoorh... *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 00:23 Types of Lavender 01:33 How to Start Lavender Seeds 04:26 Selecting a Container 06:23 Potting Mix Considerations 07:31 Transplanting and Companion Planting 08:53 Container Location 09:21 Watering 10:56 Fertilizers 11:18 Harvest and Pruning #gardening #growyourownfood #lavender