Tag Archives: winter damage

Lavender Crop Update – Preparing for the Season – April 17, 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

Winterkill By now, row covers should have been removed in all lavender-growing areas of the province. Remember that row covers are not meant to protect against spring cold; they are meant to protect against extreme winter cold and drying winds. … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Bloom is Here – June 20, 2025

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

The very first flowers of a few angustifolia cultivars are open in Simcoe (Norfolk County). This is a few days later than the average, probably delayed by the long stretch of cold and cloudy weather at the end of May. … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – June 6, 2025

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

The earliest angustifolia cultivars are showing some colour in the flower buds in Simcoe (Norfolk County) (Figure 1). Bloom will likely begin in about 2 weeks here. Bloom will be later than last year and probably closer to normal. Figure … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Spring Reminders – May 15, 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Winter Damage The lavender crop should be fully green now, making any winter damage obvious. Plants without any signs of green growth, even at the base of the stems, are likely dead and will need to be replaced. Those plants … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – April 28, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Crop Update Lavender is beginning to green up in Southern Ontario. Since temperatures in the winter of 2024/25 were more normal compared to the last several mild winters, expect more winterkill this year. Older plants, especially lavandins, tend to have … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Meltwater for Lavender Plant Survival

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Air temperatures over winter receive much of the attention for affecting the winter survival of lavender in Ontario. This is for good reason since bitterly cold temperatures have been known to wipe out entire crops of lavender. Row covers have … Continue reading →

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