LAVENDER FARMING

Propagation by Cuttings

We have propagated all our plants by cuttings. We make cuttings from healthy ‘mother’ plants and keep them in a frost-free and well ventilated place for approximately 8 weeks, keeping the sand/perlite mixture sufficiently damp to prevent them from dying out.

Once the cuttings have taken root and frost is not a threat we move them into our shade house where they will continue to strengthen and mature.

After about 4 weeks the plants are then ready to be planted in the field, where they will continue to get enough irrigation water to keep the roots damp.

Although lavender is a "drought-tolerant" plant, the first year is crucial. In our climate water is needed to keep the plant healthy and strong during this critical time.