Lavender is French, darling. It wants warmth, but not too much. 65–70°F (18–21°C) is the sweet spot.
Any hotter, and the seeds just nap. Any colder, and they sulk. It’s like Goldilocks if Goldilocks was a snob.
Use a heat mat if you have one. Or put the pot on top of your fridge. Fridges are secretly warm on top—don’t ask me why.
Light: The Surprise Ingredient
Here’s the part that gets people. Lavender seeds need light to germinate. Not a lot. Just enough.
Lavender Growing Stages & Growth Rates (Complete Guide)
Don’t bury them deep. Sprinkle them on the surface like you’re salting a fancy steak. A tiny dusting of soil—barely anything.
Mist them with water so they don’t fly away. They’re dramatic, not aerodynamic.
