Lavender can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.
Sow on the surface, only slightly pressing the seeds in the soil. Alternatively, they can be covered with a light layer of sieved soil. Seeds can be sown in definitive places or in trays and pots, in this case being transplanted when the seedlings are large enough to be easily handled.
The seeds germinate usually between two to six weeks.
For propagation by cuttings, branches can be cut with about 10 cm long, removing the leaves from the bottom which will be buried in the ground.
The soil must be kept only slightly damp because the excess of water leads to rotting. The recommended spacing between plants can vary from 30 to 90 cm, depending on the size of the cultivated variety and growing conditions.
It is important to remove invasive plants that are consuming their resources and nutrients, and cut older branches that become woody.
