Lavandula Munstead Seedling Tray

For best results with Lavandula Munstead, plant one seedling plug per 4- or 6-inch container and three per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.9-6.2, temperatures of 65-75 daytime and 55-65 nighttime, light intensity at 5,000-8,000 fc, and light feed (125-150 ppm N). Pinch once in 4- and 6-inch containers and twice in 10-inch containers. This plant doesn't require PGRs. Watch for thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and fungus gnats. This plant can develop root rot in overly wet conditions.

Lavender flowers naturally as the summer starts to heat up and the ground dries out from the spring rains. In our area we see lavender reach it's peak bloom period in late June or early July.

We recommend that you pinch Lavandula Munstead 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Growing herbs at cooler temperatures will help to keep the plants short and bushy.

Space 4-inch, 6-inch, and gallon pots as needed to allow air flow and sunlight penetration around the base and foliage of each plant. Lavandula Angustifolia Munstead can grow to a 24" spread. We do not recommend planting Lavandula Munstead in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and have the potential for fungus problems when planted too close together.

We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs.

Scout for aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs as part of your Integrated Pest Management plan. Prevention is the best method of treatment for pests.

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that cause damage by sucking sap from plant tissue. They reproduce quickly and are particularly attracted to young growth. Curling and yellowed leaves, stunted growth, and stickiness on leaves are signs of an infestation. These insects also spread diseases and reproduce rapidly. Use biological controls or horticultural oils to discourage and kill aphids.

Whiteflies are small, winged insects that eat plant sap and cause yellowed leaves and stunted growth. Severe infestations can lead to plants dying. Prevent infestations by sanitizing surfaces and tools and removing debris. Introduce natural predators and use sticky traps to control populations. Insecticidal soaps and oils are also effective against this pest.

Mealybugs are small, white, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. They are covered in powdery wax, which gives them a cottony appearance. They reproduce and spread rapidly. Inspect plants regularly for signs of an infestation, including white, cottony masses on foliage. Always check new plants before bringing them into the greenhouse. Remove any highly infested plants from the greenhouse for quarantine or disposal. Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps as biological controls for mealybug populations and apply insecticidal soap or horticultural oils to disrupt lifecycles and feeding. Maintaining a sanitary greenhouse and eliminating debris can deter pest infestations.

This plant isn't prone to disease but root rot or botrytis can develop in overly wet conditions. Prevent disease by watering at the base of each plant in the morning and allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans. Grow your plants in full sun, spacing containers so sunlight can penetrate to the soil level of each plant.

Root Rot occurs in poorly drained or overly wet soil, which becomes the host for several types of fungi. It causes stunted growth, wilting, and root system decay. Prevention is the best treatment, and you will avoid most root rot problems by using clean, well-draining media, appropriate containers, and good watering practices for finishing seedling plugs. Inspect plants for signs of disease regularly. Repot infected plants in well-draining soil, adjust your watering schedule, provide better airflow, and use a fungicide if needed.

Botrytis is a common fungal disease that causes brown spots on stems, leaves, and flowers. Remove and destroy affected plants, maintain appropriate humidity levels, and apply fungicides with boscalid, fenhexamid, or iprodione to control the spread. Water plants in the morning and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Plant one seedling plug per 4-inch container and three per 6- or 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot centered or evenly spaced in your container.