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Re: lavender

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 >Growing....I have 8 plants and will probably buy more plants....I just want
>the best environment for them to do well.
>Since you added that what do you do to get the cuttings to root???
>

Well, lavender likes a sunny, well-drained spot with lots of organic
matter.  Although drainage is important, it likes moist soil -- but will
survive some drought.  It also tolerates reflected light and heat, and thus
makes a good edging plant along walkways or sidewalk.  

As far as getting the cuttings to root -- I'm going to try it this fall (I
live in Florida) when the weather gets nice.  It might be best for you to
do some other time of the year.  I was told that you cut a 3-4 inch length
of healthy, leafy stem from just below the tips of recent growth.  Remove
the leaves from the bottom 1.5 inches.  Treat with a rooting compound (or
just hope for the best) and insert the bottoms an inch or so into a flay of
moist vermiculite.  Cover with plastic, then set the flat where it gets
bright light but no direct sun.  Transplant to containers -- when well
rooted  -- until they look ready to tolerate your garden space.    

Good Luck,
Suzanne


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