I often find seedlings coming up in the fine grit and leaf mould mix between the bigger gravel chips on the paths. More grit than humus. And I notice them in spring-early summer so they're clearly the new crop from the seeding of the previous season. From that I'm supposing cool temperatures, free draining while still holding moisture, reliable water, and mild light rather than sprouting in the dark. Lightly covered.

I have saved seed from my Munstead lavender & obtained a number of seedlings that I eventually plant outdoors. I was experimenting the first time, but have had success since then as well. I use standard soilless mix, usually in a square 4" pot (or pots), scattering a pinch of seed across the surface of the pre-moistened mix, then I lift the little pot and, using 2 hands, carefully shake it sharply and rapidly back & forth 6-8 times in order to settle the seeds into the mix, then very lightly pat the surface. Next I bottom-water the pot(s) by placing them in a shallow container of Maxi-Crop solution (one can certainly use just plain water, but I like this seaweed derivative). Once the soil is just moist, I put the pot(s) into a container that I can cover with a clear dome or lid and set it under lights (though you would not have to have light until the seeds germinate). Be sure to remove the cover for a while if condensation forms under the lid or you can have a mold problem and damping-off. I cannot recall offhand how quickly tiny seedlings appeared, but I do recall that I was rather happily surprised the first time I tried it, so I'd guess it was not more than 7-10 days, possibly less. I am not the most patient person when waiting for seeds to show up! Once the seedlings form their true leaves, I allow the soil to get a bit on the dry side (of course, one never should over-water lavender anyway!!), then knock the soil/root ball out and gently separate the individual seedlings, planting them into into cell packs. From that point on, they will benefit greatly from 16-hour days. Once they have shown good growth there for a few weeks, I pot them on, each into its own pot (2 1/2 - 3" square ones) of Pro-Mix organic mix to which I add some of my worm compost. They remain happy in these pots until they reach a nice size for planting out into the ground. I also pinch them back by about 1/3 when potting on, to encourage them to branch out. Hope this helps. Nothing like a row of lavender in the yard to make people & bees very happy!

I know that. That is why I am asking for help with these new ones that are coming. I said, I READ the instructions on a Burpees package of seeds, for growing these, and got different info. than online. No one sells these Bi-Colored ones, except this grower. She has 100% positive feedback and have bought from her before with no problem. The 'broken colored' ones I have seen, are not the color I want. These are a very color specific, so i want them ,then I have them:) I told her that they never sprouted, and I thought they were dead or to old. That I wanted replacements, or a refund, but I preferred the seeds. I asked if these seeds were fresh/new, and was told they were collected this past summer. I cant get them anywhere else, I have searched the internet for them. So I am asking for help in planting them, and getting germination, then I know it is not my fault. And I will demand a refund.

Hello All, i got my Li jujube tree last spring(2020) 5 gal. Arounf 6 ft tall from the top of the container. Not sure whether grafted or air-layered. I rrplanted the tree into costco big container(17 gal may be). Also, fertilized the tree. i water it twice or thrice a week during spring & Summer & very occasionally during winter. The tree flowered last year & no fruits. Then during winter it went to dormant. This spring when the growth started, the side branches were dried & new growth started from next to some of the branches. The top 10 inches of the tree also got dried out (above the green ribbon). The side growth is around 8 inces now. I am not sure what mess i am doing. I didn’t do any pruning last yr. May be missed some waterings as well. We live near LA (South bay area - 90503). I would really appreciate if someone could give me some tips for fruiting & flowering. Here comes some pics.