I have always believed that Lavender can only be planted in 4-season climate. But I took that as a challenge to plant it in my garden. However when I read about Lavenders I was surprised to find that many species of Lavender actually prefer hot climate with sun exposure at least 6 hours a day. This fact is enough to make me happy and dream of owning a Lavender field within the boundaries of my garden fence.
I learnt few interesting facts about Lavender.
Initially I planted my Lavender in black soil which is usually preferred by vegetables. But I notice that my Lavender is having trouble to survive. Only then I found out that black soil is actually not suitable for Lavender. They prefer drier and more porous soil with excellent water drainage. This is the suggested mix for Lavender:
Plants can also wilt from too much water. It drowns in the excessive water. Plants do well in dry, stony poor soils.
I learnt few interesting facts about Lavender.
Initially I planted my Lavender in black soil which is usually preferred by vegetables. But I notice that my Lavender is having trouble to survive. Only then I found out that black soil is actually not suitable for Lavender. They prefer drier and more porous soil with excellent water drainage. This is the suggested mix for Lavender:
- one part finished compost
- one part pumice or perlite
- one part coarse sand
- one part fine soil
- lime to adjust ph to at least 7.0 (depends on amount of mix prepared)
- a few crushed eggshells (optional - provides alkaline ph as they degrade)
Over wet soil conditions leads to fungus and root rot problems. This can cause wilted black leaves where the plant is dying back
The best soil mixture for Lavender in containers has alkaline ph between 7.0-8.0. It is a good idea to put lime in the soil.
Few problems that we may encounter while planting Lavenders are:
Fungal infection
The most common fungii are Botrytis (gray mold) and Pytophthora (root rot.) They occur due to excess moisture either in the air or soil.
If this happens, clear out around the plant such as removing dead leaves, stems or debris. Use a heat reflecting mulch of coarse builders sand, pea gravel or washed shells. Use proper spacing when planting to allow good air circulation. You can take cuttings from the remaining healthy sections and root them to get a new plant.
If this happens, clear out around the plant such as removing dead leaves, stems or debris. Use a heat reflecting mulch of coarse builders sand, pea gravel or washed shells. Use proper spacing when planting to allow good air circulation. You can take cuttings from the remaining healthy sections and root them to get a new plant.
Plants occasionally wilt during the heat of the day to conserve moisture if it's really hot. Do not over water them but check back in the early evening and see if the plant is really drying out
Plants can also wilt from too much water. It drowns in the excessive water. Plants do well in dry, stony poor soils.
Yellow Leaves
May be due to too much or too little nitrogen. it may also be due to humidity or fungal infection.
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