{"product_id":"lavender-munstead","title":"Lavender (Munstead)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"254\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💜 Lavender (Munstead) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"362\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Munstead’\u003cbr data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Lavender, True Lavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"392\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"640\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"675\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Lavender (Munstead)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"960\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMunstead Lavender is one of the most beloved and reliable English lavender varieties, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"834\"\u003ecompact growth, intense fragrance, and cold hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was developed by famed gardener Gertrude Jekyll and has been a favorite in cottage gardens and herb beds for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1222\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis variety is especially valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eearly blooming\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003estrong aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003ehigh-quality essential oils\u003c\/strong\u003e. Munstead stays smaller and more compact than many lavenders, making it perfect for borders, containers, raised beds, and formal garden layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1336\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce established, lavender becomes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003elong-lived, drought-tolerant perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that only gets better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1371\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1413\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1659\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic calming herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e• A traditional sleep-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e• A soothing aromatic botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e• A gentle nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e• A traditional household herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e• A fragrant tea plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e• A comforting daily-use herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e• A foundational garden plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1737\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eflowers and flowering tops\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary parts traditionally used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1768\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2185\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Munstead’\u003cbr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer (often reblooms)\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-green, narrow leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, sweet, floral\u003cbr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2262\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMunstead is known for producing some of the most fragrant lavender flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2309\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Lavender (Munstead) from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2383\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender seeds require patience but are very rewarding once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2424\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Lavender Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2461\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2505\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender seeds benefit from a cold period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2537\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStratification Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2709\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003ePlace seeds in a moist medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eRefrigerate for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eAfter chilling, surface sow or lightly cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003ePlace in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2736\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2773\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 14–28 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e• Can be staggered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2807\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2823\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2837\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eZones 5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2851\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2895\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun required\u003cbr data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e• 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2910\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2984\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Very well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003e• Sandy or gravelly\u003cbr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e• Low fertility preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3010\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLavender hates wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3026\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3106\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e• Do not overwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3124\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3191\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 12–18 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e• Good airflow is important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3216\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3270\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e• Slow establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e• Leaf growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3306\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3283\"\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e• Flowering begins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3370\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003eYears 3+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e• Full production\u003cbr data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003e• Large, fragrant blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3390\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3403\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3456\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest when flower buds are just beginning to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3515\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Best for drying\u003cbr data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e• Best for aroma\u003cbr data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e• Cut long stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3555\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3576\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3694\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003eAllow flowers to fully mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003eDry flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003eGently rub to release seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3699\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3733\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy Grow Lavender (Munstead)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3933\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Extremely fragrant\u003cbr data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003e• Compact and tidy\u003cbr data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003e• Cold-hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e• Long-lived perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e• Pollinator friendly\u003cbr data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3843\"\u003e• Drought tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003e• Beautiful ornamental\u003cbr 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