Do you want to fertilize lavender in California, but don’t know when the best time to do so is?
Fertilizing lavender is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Lavender requires a specific time to be fertilized and a particular amount of fertilization.
So if you fertilize them too early they will die and if you fertilize them too late you won’t get any harvest.
And if you fertilize too much you will “burn” your plant and if you don’t fertilize enough your lavender plant won’t grow quickly and large enough to bear a high-yield harvest.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to fertilize lavender in California:
- To Learn More About WHEN To Fertilize Lavender then read this GUIDE!
When to Fertilize Lavender in California
There are two specific times you should fertilize your lavender plants:
- You should immediately fertilize your lavender plants with a 10-10-10 NPK balanced fertilizer mix. Water soluble fertilizer tends to be better for herb plants like lavender. The fertilizer should either be mixed with the soil you are planting or in the hole before you transplant your lavender into the ground. This will allow your plants to grow quicker and larger.
- The second round of fertilization should be applied just as your lavender plant begins to grow large, edible leaves. You will want to still use a balanced fertilizer mix, preferably water-soluble. You will want to apply it to your soil and immediately water after and will continue to do this every 2 – 4 weeks. This will allow your lavender plant to bear bigger and more harvest.
When NOT to Fertilize Lavender in California
There are certain times you should not fertilize your lavender plant.
- Don’t fertilize seedlings that are less than 1 month old.
- Don’t fertilize lavender plants without immediately watering them after.
- Don’t fertilize lavender plants once they have large, edible leaves on them.
- Don’t fertilize lavender after the initial fertilization period or before large, edible leaves begins to grow on your plant.
How Much Fertilizer Should I Apply to My Lavender Plants?
The amount of fertilization you apply will depend on the specific type of lavender plant you have.
As a general rule you should:
- Always follow the instructions on your fertilizer package. Never apply more than the recommended amount.
- Apply the proper amount of fertilization around your lavender plant and never directly on it or on its stem.
- Provide the same amount of fertilization each time you apply it so that your lavender plant does not become shocked by too many or too few nutrients.
If you want to learn WHEN to Fertilize ANY Plant in California, head over HERE and just type in the plant you want to fertilize.
You can also find the BEST Fertilizers for Lavender or Any Plant HERE.
