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Jan 2, 2012 6:16 PM CST
Name: Joanne
Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a)
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Hi Everyone,

Do you have a "Herbs from Seed" tip to share? My tip for early blooming lavender: Put the seeds in a damp paper towel and into plastic baggie and leave it in the freezer over night. Next day, remove, let thaw and sow seeds as directed. I had all germinate in 3 to 5 days, started them under lights indoors Mid-March, planted them out in the garden Mid May and enjoyed blooms from early June until Fall frost. I have wintersowed them in the past, but they do seem to need about 8 to 10 weeks to bloom from germination. Depending on our weather, some wintersown stuff doesn't germinate until end of April, so starting indoors does make a difference.

Would love to hear your Herb Tip

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