Vegetables

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is a perennial herb known for its fragrant purple flowers and aromatic leaves. It is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and culinary applications. Lavender is valued for its essential oils, which have calming properties and are used in various products.

Calculate System for Lavender

400.00–600.00mm

Water Need

120 days

Season

30.00–60.00cm

Root Depth

25,000 kg/ha

Yield

20,000

Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Mar – Aug (120 days)

Initial

Kc 0.400

30 days

Development

Kc 0.700

40 days

Mid-Season

Kc 1.000

60 days

Late

Kc 0.800

30 days

Lavender prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Varieties include English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and French lavender (Lavandula dentata), each with unique characteristics and uses.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 400.00–600.00 mm

Water Stress Sensitivity: High

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Water Productivity: 15.500 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Fixed Sprinkler70.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam

AWC100.00mm/m

Drainagegood

Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred

Organic Matter: 2.00%

Soil should be amended with organic matter to improve drainage. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain moisture.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 15.0°C – 30.0°C

Temperate Continental

ETo: 1.00–6.00 mm/day

Temp: -20.0°C – 30.0°C

Frost: high

Mediterranean

ETo: 3.00–7.00 mm/day

Temp: 5.0°C – 35.0°C

Frost: low

Frost Tolerance: Low frost tolerance

Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance

Lavender thrives in warm, dry climates. Protect young plants from frost and consider mulching to retain soil moisture.

Planting Layout

100.00cm

Row Spacing

50.00cm

Plant Spacing

20,000

Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)150 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P)60 kg/ha

Potassium (K)180 kg/ha

Calcium (Ca) kg/ha

Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha

Sulfur (S) kg/ha

Schedule: Apply nitrogen in 3 splits during growing season

Organic Matter: 2-3% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

25,000

kg/ha

2.500

kg/plant

0.450

Harvest Index

Quality Factors: Size, color, sugar content

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Growing and Irrigating Lavender: A Comprehensive Guide

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