It’s taking off and really shooting up. This is a ten year old Grosso plant that has given me lots of buds.
P.S. I’ve been ask to comment on how I take care of my plants. I harvest for buds when about 3/4’s of the buds have opened up on a plant. (this happens at various times, based on the type of plant…I had 20 different varieties…last winter has reduced that number). I then hang the stalks to dry. and de-bud later. I leave the plant alone until late October and then give it a final haircut for the winter. Most of the lavender farms have websites that have good information on how to take care of your plants….and then I always listen to my son-in-law, Mario, brother of Victor, of Victor’s Lavender. A few of my favorite sites are: Purple Haze, Jardin du Soleil, Sunshine Lavendar. I hope this post script helps.
How does one tend lavender, do you cut it back or just leave it in the winter?
I know with my lavender I watch my local Lavender Farm, Sunshine on 101. When I see they’ve trimmed the plants then I get going and do ours! Probably in late Aug. I just get going with a good shears and trim it way down and round it off. It seems like, with my roses, the further down I trim it…it makes it really grow well! Norma, give us some expert advice here!
I am struck your grosso plant. It is well cared and am sure that you
are a good care taker. My wife also have one but i guess she really
needs some guide from experts like you to be able to make it more
appealing.