Lavender is a centuries old herb, said to be in use for more than 2000 years. It is known for its romantic and healing qualities. The commercial use of lavender is very common in perfumes, medicines, against allergies and burns and in many natural medicines.
This commercial demand for lavender has made it a very profitable crop to grow. Starting a lavender farm needs patience and research but once established, it generates substantial profit. Here, we will share with you some tips on how to start a lavender farm.
The success in lavender farming depends on the research done prior to its starting. The local climatic and soil conditions should suit the lavender variety you want to grow. Different lavender varieties are suitable for different climatic conditions. Rainy climate is not suitable for lavender and the sandy or gravelly soil would be best for its production.
It is suggested that instead of buying seeds for your farm, you buy lavender plants from a nursery as seeds can be sterile sometimes. The local nursery can be a good place to get to know other lavender farmers which can help you gain some tips on how to start a lavender farm.
Lavender is said to have some intimacy issues and will needs some space. If you’re planting lavender too close to other plants, a rapid weed production will start which will destroy your crop. Make sure there is enough space between the rows and each plant for the mulch too. Surrounding it with white gravel, sand or marble chips can help keep the plant dry by reflecting the sunlight back into it. You need to remember that this plant is prone to moisture so keep the plant dry to avoid fungus.
It is a drought tolerant plant but also needs required irrigation to grow. You need to be careful not to spray the water from above as it can damage the plants. Use the drip lines method to supply just enough water to the roots and not overwhelm the plant. Remember, too much water will destroy the lavender growth completely.
We hope the information we gave you on how to start a lavender farm
has answered some of your initial queries. Lavender is a very sweet,
easy to grow, not too fussy and a high profit yielding crop. So what if
it’s a little sensitive. Be gentle to it.
