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Where to grow: Balcony or terrace gardenSowing season: Spring Sowing method: Seedlings/ direct sowingGermination Temperature: 18-21°CGermination Time: 14 to 21 days from sowingLavender Growing Season In IndiaLavender prefers warm conditions. It often grows in the spring when the climate is warm but not too hot. Most gardeners recommend planting lavender in spring because lavender requires a long warm season and if you are planting in autumn be prepared to protect the plant from cold days.How To Grow Lavender In PotsLavender is a low-maintenance plant, so you can grow it anywhere but growing in pots is the best idea as container soil warms up faster than garden soil and you can place the pot anywhere. You can sow lavender seeds in any pot or grow them by transplant method; it grows well in both ways. To grow lavender from seeds, select a pot or grow bag that is 12-15 inches wide and deep with well-draining holes. The optimum temperature for germination of lavender seeds is 18-21°C.Lavender Seeds Sowing Method Take a pot or grow bag, fill them with soil and add a handful of compost then sprinkle the lavender seeds over the soil, and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Water the soil deeply through a watering can, and put the pot in a sunny spot. Lavender seeds germinate in about 2-3 weeks, they may germinate early or late depending on the growing conditions. If you have grown lavender in a seedling tray then after seeds germination when seedlings are about 6-8 inches tall then, you need to transplant them into big pots. Do not add extra fertilizer otherwise, the plant will focus only on foliar growth. After transplanting give proper water to the plant and try to keep the soil moist. Fertilizer For Lavender Plants Lavender plants do not need fertilizers for growth; you can add any compost during planting. Lavender Plants Care Soil – Use well-draining soil that doesn’t have a lot of nutrients to encourage oil concentration and a nice scent in flowers. A chalky or lime-rich soil will increase the lavender scent. Lavender does not like to grow in more acidic soil (pH below 6.5) because it causes the plants to survive for a very short time.Water – Lavender plants need water in their first growing season, then water only when the soil is dry, too much water can lead to fungal diseases and root rot.Sunlight – Lavender thrives in full sunlight which should be at least 6-8 hours; do not plant lavender in shaded portions as it does not grow well in shade. Temperature – Lavender plants require a constant air temperature of about 10-26°c.