Lavender
How far apart to plant lavender, how many fit your bed, when to plant them and how many you need.
- In the row
- 18 to 24 in
- Between rows
- 36 to 72 in
How many fit a raised bed
| Bed | At 21 in spacing |
|---|---|
| 4 x 4 ft | 4 |
| 4 x 8 ft | 8 |
| 3 x 6 ft | 3 |
Square grid with half the spacing kept clear at the bed edges.
Lavender takes about 3 years to reach full size and can live 10 to 15 years.
Direct seeding is not recommended because germination is low; set out transplants after the last spring frost.
Lavender calculators
Sources
- How to Grow English Lavender in Your Garden, Utah State University Extension
- Growing Lavender in Colorado, Colorado State University Extension
- Lavender: History, Taxonomy, and Production, NC State Extension, New Crops & Organics