How to start a lavender farm

A one-acre planting can produce about 12,000 bouquets per year, which are worth $10 each or more on the retail market. Lavender grows in a wide variety of climates, but requires well-drained soil. Irrigation and fertilizer are generally not needed.

Soil for lavender farming should be well drained and not too rich. Sandy soil works well, but lavender may not survive in clay. You may need to amend heavy or poorly drained soil with large amounts of mulch, gravel, sand, or compost. Proper spacing is also essential, especially in damp or humid climates.

Fresh lavender bouquets are a very profitable way to sell lavender. Most growers sell direct to the retail public, either from their garden or at the local farmer’s market. At our local Saturday market, lavender bunches sell for $6 each. A 20′ x 20′ growing area can produce around 300 bunches each year, worth $1,800.

Lavender farming can produce a substantial income for small growers. Because demand for lavender and lavender products is booming, there is an opportunity for others to start growing lavender on a small scale as well, and cash in on the growth of the lavender business.

Growing lavender is easy and rewarding. Lavender can be grown in garden beds or in pots. To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil and full sun. In arid climates lavender grows well as a perennial, but in humid climates it is often grown as an annual.

Herbs you can include to add flavor have incredible medicinal properties as well — you can flavor your smoking blend to cater to your individual needs. Peppermint and spearmint are great for respiratory health, lavender is calming and stress-relieving, while anise and angelica soothe digestive issues and heartburn.

‘ Teyana uses lavender when smoking with her boyfriend, she said that the aroma of the flower ‘adds zen’ to the experience. According to Sensiseeds, Lavender has a calming effect as it contains the terpene linalool, which is known for its effects on reducing anxiety.