Lavandula Vicenza

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Life Cycle:Perennial

Familiy, Origin:Lamiaceae, Mediterranean

Sitelocation:Full sun

Crop Time:Plug crop: 9 weeks; Flowering pots (from sowing to flower): 14-16 weeks, for flower in May: sowing in February

Seed Form:ApeX-Seed

Seed Count:930 K/g

Sowing Method:2-3 seeds per plug

Germination:10-14 days at 22-24 °C; cover seed lightly with vermiculite after sowing. Keep soil slightly moist but not wet. Avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after sowing.

Plug Culture:From Stage II reduce the soil moisture, but the plug should not dry out and reduce the temperature to 16-18 °C.

Growing On:4-6 weeks after sowing transplant 1 plant into a pot (9-10 cm) or packs and 1-2 plants into a bigger pot (11-15 cm) or 2-3 plants into a container (3 l). For flowering pot production ensure appropriate pot size, to encourage root growth, thus improving plant quality.

Media:Use a well-drained, growing perennial substrate, pH: 5.8-7.0.

Photoperiod / Light:Long day plant. The long day (12-14 h) supports the flower initiation and flower development. In winter and early spring additional assimilation light is recommended.

Temperature:Grow at 12-21 °C or outdoors. A forcing in spring with warm temperatures need high light intensity and decreases the cultivation time.

Fertilization:Moderate fertilization levels are required.