Description

Lavender (English) is a culinary herb grown for its aroma and everyday use in the kitchen. It is a common addition to home herb beds across Nigeria.

Best Time to Plant (Nigeria)

Most culinary herbs establish well at the start of the dry season (November to February) or early rains (March), avoiding the heaviest downpours of the wet season.

Where to Grow

Grows well in a kitchen garden bed close to the house for easy harvesting, or in pots on a sunny balcony or windowsill.

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade — most culinary herbs are more forgiving of shade than fruiting vegetables.

How to Grow

Sow seeds into well-drained soil and keep consistently moist while germinating. Once established, most culinary herbs need only moderate watering.

Recommended Pot

A medium pot with good drainage works well, especially for kitchen-side growing near the house.