{"product_id":"lavender-vera-seeds","title":"Lavender Vera Seeds - English Heirloom - Cold-Hardy, Fragrant Blooms - ON SALE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLavender Vera Seeds - Fragrant Old-Fashioned Heirloom \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the timeless charm and robust hardiness of \u003cstrong\u003eLavender Vera Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, an old-fashioned English heirloom prized for its sweetly fragrant blooms and exceptional cold tolerance. Perfect for cut flowers, sachets, or lavender oil production, this compact variety delivers abundant thin flower spikes with dark blue calyxes and delicate lavender corollas in early summer. Whether grown in containers or garden beds, it’s a water-wise, deer-resistant gem that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Lavender Vera Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enon-GMO, open-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom (\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavendula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eangustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is a dual-purpose superstar - ornamental and edible! Its flowers infuse baked goods with a floral essence (use sparingly!) while offering health-boosting antioxidants. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e300 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough to plant an 80’ row, with blooms ready to harvest in just 100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Cold Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in winter climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-hardy, typically comes back every year in Zones 5-9 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant \u0026amp; Versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for crafts, cooking, and aromatherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Draws bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drought-tolerant and pest-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, \u003cstrong\u003ecold-stratify seeds 2-3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing indoors (late winter) or outdoors (early spring\/fall). Press seeds lightly into soil. No covering needed, and provide full light. Germination may take 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 18” apart for lush growth. Pro tip: Start extra seeds to account for natural variability!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to cultivate a slice of English countryside?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant these \u003cstrong\u003eLavender Vera Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e today and savor their beauty, fragrance, and culinary potential!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow to Grow Lavender Seeds Successfully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLavender seeds can be tricky to germinate, so patience and specific conditions are key. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCold Stratification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Lavender seeds benefit immensely from a \"winter\" chill to trigger germination. Mix your seeds with a little damp sand, place them in a sealed plastic bag, and leave them in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Press them lightly into a high-quality seed starting mix—lavender seeds \u003ci\u003eneed light to germinate\u003c\/i\u003e, so do not bury them deeply. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWarmth \u0026amp; Moisture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Keep the soil temperature between 65-70 F. degrees. Using a heat mat and a humidity dome will speed up the process, which can take anywhere from 14 to 30 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eTransition to Sun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Once the seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off and plant them in full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) in well-draining, slightly sandy soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0950\/products\/Organic-Lavender-Seeds-Vera.jpg?v=1783541645\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandia Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48388631363829,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/LavenderVeraFront_7806a860-90b3-42e5-be79-cb6a946fdb33.jpg?v=1783563137","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/lavender-vera-seeds","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}