Recently, a lavender season has started in Poland. This is one of the most beautiful plants, which in addition offers a great smell around it. It is difficult to look away from her colorful flowers. It is not surprising that it is getting more and more fashionable every year.
Regardless of whether you are going to cultivate it on the plot or on the balcony, you cannot forget the regular care of lavender. Water itself is often too little to delight with beauty for a long time. Give her cheap ecological fertilizer and will cover the whole garden with purple and will enjoy the eyes of the neighbors.
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Lavender comes from the Mediterranean area. It can also be found in South Africa, on the Arabian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, Somalia or India.
No wonder then that Prefers the positions as sunny and permeable soils with an alkaline or indifferent reaction (heavy substrate needs to be relaxed by adding sand, perlite or compost).
If possible, try to provide it with about 6-8 hours in full sun per day. The position from the west or south will work best, slightly protected from the wind, because strong air gusts can harm it.
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The worst mistake in lavender care is to transfer it. Some water it non -stop, and then they are surprised that she is rotting and yellowing. Excess water is the greatest enemy of this plant, although young cuttings can require a little more, because it helps them root well.
Clear the lavender when the top layer of soil dries. It is better to water the lavender less often, and abundantly than often and a bit. Also, do not forget to cut it after flowering to stimulate lavender to produce more inflorescences.
Lavender fertilization, therefore in summer It is worth using homemade nutrients that will provide it with the necessary nutrients, i.e. calcium, potassium or phosphorus. One of the cheapest and best can be shells of eggs crushed and flooded with water. Contain calcium, zinc and iron.
Another sensational fertilizer for lavender is banana skins. They contain a lot of potassium, silicic acid, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus and calcium. It is best to pour them with water, set aside for 24 hours and dilute with H2O in a 1:10 ratio.
