Lavender is suitable for many types of gardening. It is simple to grow as a water-saving plant in South Africa. They thrive in full sun, as hedges alongside fences and garden walkways, and as container plants.
Lavender SA offers a variety of types that have been selected and grown for the weather conditions found in South Africa. You’ll be spoiled for choice with the variety of white, pink, and purple tones available.
Lavender should be pruned twice a year, in early spring and midsummer, to maintain it compact and long-lived.
Lavender prefers full sun and like to stay dry with little compost. They also thrive when planted alongside a north-facing wall in South Africa. Lavender plants can live for many years if properly cared for. It evokes love and romance, and it reminds us of rolling French lavender fields as well as English gardens.
How do you effectively grow lavender?
Lavender grows best in full light and well-drained soil. Afternoon shade may help them grow in hot summer areas. Soil: Lavender grows best in low to moderately rich soils, so don’t add organic matter to the soil before planting. Lavender thrives in soils that are neutral to slightly alkaline.
How long does it take lavender to mature?
Lavender harvesting and drying
Lavender may blossom in its first year, but plants take three years to mature. Then you’ll have plenty of blossoms to harvest for a variety of purposes. Harvest mature plant spikes as soon as they blossom. Just above the leaves, make a cut.
Is it lucrative to grow lavender in South Africa?
Fresh lavender bouquets are an excellent method to sell lavender. The majority of growers sell directly to the public, either from their garden or at a local farmer’s market. Lavender bunches sell for $6 each at our local Saturday market. A 20′ by 20′ growing area can provide approximately 300 bunches worth $1,800 per year.
