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Lavender is easy to propagate and grow, if you take the cuttings at the right time and can maintain a temperature of around 70 degrees F or 20 C
The best time to take the Lavender cuttings is in late winter to early spring,
You will need a propagating mix and we use 1/3 vermiculite, 1/3 potting soil and 1/3 peat moss or coir peat depending on what is available. So 1 part vermiculite, 1 part potting soil 1 part peat moss or coir. You can use ordinary compost or potting soil if needed.
Prepare your pots and have a warm position ready for your cuttings for around 6 weeks. You can use a propagating house, or simply some form of cover such as a soft drink bottle.
Look for new growth with no flowers forming. If you can’t find these, then be prepared to prune back and flower heads.
You are looking for a stem with a heel on it, where the new green growth meets a darker part of the stem.
Look for stems that are around 4 -6 inches long (10 cm -15 cm)
Strip the foliage from the lower half of the cutting.
You can choose to use a rooting hormone if you wish, or even dip the stems in honey. These methods will improve strike rates.
Use a stick or pencil to make a hole in the propagating mix, insert the cuttings and water them in.
Place them in a warm position, we are using a soft drink bottle. And mist spray them every few days.
Do not let the cuttings dry out at any stage. Mist regularly.
In around 6 weeks you should see signs of new growth.
Place the cuttings in an open position for another 4 weeks to allow them to harden off a little. At this time water them regularly with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. They are then ready to plant into the garden or container.
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