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Seminars at the 8th Annual Colorado Lavender Fest

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Ready to learn?
Attend one of our educational seminars or demonstrations, shop an intriguing array of artisan products and meet National Essential Oil Winners! Explore our award-winning wineries, farmers markets, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and art! During the Annual Colorado Lavender Fest June 29th-July 1st in Palisade!
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Fertilizer by Bob Korver

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Question everything I say and seek further information if what I present raises questions in your mind. In a study from the Egyptian Journal of Horticulture, optimal yields of aerial parts of lavender were observed following fertilization with urea at 88 lb./ acre. The best yields of essential oil were observed following application of ammonium chloride (N source) at 44 lb/ acre (ElSherbany et al. 1997) Fertilizing is talked about in Lavender: The Grower’s Guide, The Lavender Lover’s Handbook and Dr. Swift’s excellent article Soil Preparation for Lavender. 

Growing Lavender by Mother Earth

Bee on Lavender Flower Grand Junction Colorado Lavender Fest

I visited an organic lavender farm last summer. About a half-mile down the road I knew I was close, as I could smell the fragrance wafting through the air. The rolling hillside was full of stunning, silvery-green and purple lavender plants.

Propagation

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Lavender can be propagated by seed, layering or stem cuttings. We recommend using stem cuttings or layering because you can guarantee your new plants will not be a hybrid version caused by cross pollinating.

Tips to Successful Lavender Growing

Sage Creations Organic Farm www.SageCreationsOrganicFarm.com 970‐623‐9556 TIP 1: Lavender needs full sun; a minimum of 6 to 8 hours. TIP 2: Lavender does not like “wet” feet, so give it a good soak and then let the plant go dry. If your soil is heavy and slow to drain, create a hospitable place for lavenders by […]