Native to the western Mediterranean basin, lavender is a perennial plant with beautiful evergreen foliage and deliciously scented flowers. This small shrub offers a sweet, fresh fragrance and naturally purifies our interior. In this article, find out how to germinate lavender seeds in a bucket to release a pleasant aroma and make your entire home scented.
Nowadays, many people use essential oils to perfume their interiors and benefit from the therapeutic virtues of these products. Acting against stress, insomnia, muscle pain, skin problems or itching caused by insect bites, these calming oils are popular in aromatherapy. One of the most popular oils right now is lavender essential oil. Thanks to its analgesic, relaxing, analgesic and antimicrobial properties, this essential oil is particularly popular with fans of natural remedies.
To enjoy the smell of lavender and perfume your interior, here’s how to sow lavender seeds in a bucket.
How to germinate lavender seeds at home?
Lavender is a fragrant, calming and decorative plant. You can sow lavender at home to take advantage of its therapeutic virtues and provide a good scent to your interior.
To do this you will need:
- Several buckets
- Of the Earth
- topsoil
- Fertilizers
- lavender seeds
For the germination of lavender the steps to follow are the following:
- Place lavender seeds in airtight bags filled with moist soil and then store them in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks
- Pour the soil for the seedlings into individual cups
- Plant one seedling per pot, then cover each seedling with a thin layer of soil
- Place the seedlings in a warm place around 21 degrees, preferably near a window
- Water the seedlings lightly each morning.
The right gestures to make seeds grow
After germinating the seeds, it will be necessary to transplant the seedlings when they have produced leaves.
The pot of each of the plants must have a diameter of at least five centimeters. Next, mix the fertilizer with the soil and then dig a hole in the pots and cover it with soil. When the plant exceeds seven centimeters, place the pots outdoors, in a partially sunny place. Dig a hole in the soil, the same size as the container the plant grew in, then dig it out of its pot to replant it in the soil.
What are the benefits of lavender?
Thanks to its active ingredients, linalool, geraniol, coumarin, tannins or even umbelligerone, lavender is a plant that has a multitude of therapeutic benefits:
- Fights sleep disorders and nervous system disorders
- Antispasmodic, reduces muscle contractures
- Soothes colds and asthma
- Relieves migraines and headaches
- Soothing, calms burns, itches, eczema or acne
- In local application it promotes the healing of wounds and ulcers
- Considered an excellent remedy against lice, it fights some parasites.
Depending on the desired effects, lavender can be used in inhalation, massage oil, dry powder, infusion or capsules. However, this plant is contraindicated in pregnant women and in people taking anticoagulant treatments. In any case, ask your doctor for advice before opting for this natural remedy.