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French Lavender — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: French Lavender
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-120days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

Container friendly

Sowing

Start from seed indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost, or propagate from cuttings. Transplant after soil warms.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil with excellent drainage
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Perennial in warm climates, annual in cold regions

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Gray-green serrated foliage with purple flower spikes
Size: Medium-sized compact shrub
Shape: Rounded, bushy growth habit with upright flower spikes
Flavour: Floral, slightly camphor-like with pine undertones

In the kitchen

Herbes de Provence blends, baking, teas, honey flavoring, sugar infusions

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spittlebugs, whiteflies
Diseases: Root rot, fungal issues in humid conditions
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, susceptible to root rot in wet conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RosemarySimilar water and soil requirements, both repel pests like moths and beetles

ThymeCompatible Mediterranean herb with similar growing conditions, attracts beneficial pollinators

OreganoShares drought tolerance and well-draining soil needs, repels harmful insects

SageBoth prefer alkaline soil and full sun, sage deters cabbage moths and carrot flies

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects to the garden

AlliumsNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids, spider mites, and cabbage worms

RosesLavender repels aphids and ants that commonly attack roses

CabbageLavender deters cabbage moths, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

Avoid

MintAggressive spreader that competes for space and has different water requirements

ImpatiensRequires frequent watering and rich, moist soil that lavender cannot tolerate

CamelliasAcid-loving plants that prefer moist, rich soil opposite to lavender's alkaline, dry conditions

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown French Lavender?

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