How to germinate lavender seeds? Do lavender seeds need to be soaked?

1. Paper towel germination

Paper towel germination is a common germination method and is suitable for many plants. First prepare a container and paper towels, disinfect them with 100°C hot water, and when the water temperature and room temperature are consistent, place the seeds on the paper towels. Wrap the container with some plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it, then place it in a cool place to ensure good ventilation.

2. Low temperature germination

Low temperature germination is not suitable for all lavenders, but only for some varieties that germinate at low temperatures, such as lavender and some narrow-leaved lavenders. First put the seeds in a wet paper towel, then put the paper towel in the refrigerator, control the temperature at 10-15℃, wait for one to two weeks, and the seeds will grow white roots. If the refrigerator cannot adjust the temperature, you can use a small box with ice and water mixture to control the temperature.

3. Gibberellic acid germination

Gibberellic acid has a strong promoting effect on seed development. This germination method can easily cause the plant to grow too tall, so it should be used with caution. Generally, take 0.1 gram of gibberellin, mix it with alcohol first, and then pour it into 250 grams of water. This is the concentration. Soak the seeds in the solution for 5-6 hours, then take them out and sow them directly.

IV. Precautions

Using paper towels to germinate lavender is a relatively common method that is effective for all varieties of lavender. Low temperature germination is only effective for some plants, while gibberellin germination can easily cause the plants to grow too tall. Therefore, after the seeds germinate, they must be placed in a sunny place to receive light in time to inhibit their growth momentum.