We use clear glass because it lets you watch the roots of the plant develop and see how moist your soil is for assessing your plant’s watering needs. The glass jar is also fully reusable and recyclable; after your final harvest you can compost the soil, wash the jar and use it for something else!

Yes it can! We created the Windowsill Lavender Planter with the proper seeds and soil blend to grow in this environment. Make sure to put your planter in a space with ample sunlight – one of the most important aspects of getting your plant to thrive!

Our soil is a custom formulated blend of nutrient-rich ingredients such as up-cycled agricultural byproducts like coconut coir.

Yes! Our soil blend is made of 100% organic materials certified for use in organic gardening by OMRI, sourced from and blended in the United States.

• Yes! 100% organic, certified by EcoCert ICO

Yes, all of our seeds are Non-GMO.

We provide Organic English Lavender seeds with your planter - latin name ​Lavandula Angustifolia Vera.

Your planter comes with two fertilizer spikes to give your plant extra nutrients at important stages of plant growth. Insert one fertilizer spike into the soil when a) you see flowers b) when you see fruit. Refer to the Fertilizing FAQ for more information.

Absolutely! 100% organic.

Your lavender will thrive in a spot in your home that gets 8+ hours of direct sunlight each day. Most of the time, this will be in a south-facing window - but why is that the case? What's the next best option if that isn't available? How can I tell if my sunlight is direct? All very valid questions - read about finding optimal light for your Windowsill Planter!

Your planter will grow well in normal room temperature (70-75 ​°F)​. Keep in mind that in higher temperatures, your planter will need more water to keep growing. Additionally, if temperatures are below 60 degrees most of the day, your seeds may be slow to germinate and your plant may grow more slowly.

First step is to dampen your soil with 1/2 cup of water before you begin planting seeds.

We recommend planting 6-8 seeds spaced evenly around the jar opening. If you planted the whole packet already, no problem. You may just have a few more seedlings to trim in the next couple of weeks.

Your seeds need a warm, moist environment to germinate, and the light 1⁄4" blanket of soil is perfect for that. If left uncovered, the seeds may not be moist enough to sprout, but push them too far into the soil and they may never have the chance to peek their heads up. We’ve found that 1⁄4" is the goldilocks of depths – not too shallow, not too deep, but just right!

We’ve developed this detailed set of guidelines and tips that if followed closely will get you growing like a pro!

Lavender is a drought-resistant plant and prefers drier soil after it has germinated. Throughout growth, allow the soil to dry out before each new watering.

Depending on how warm your home is and how much direct light your planter gets, the time between waterings will vary.

Additionally, when your lavender seedlings are small, they will need less water than when they are fully developed! Under normal conditions, your planter will not need more than 1⁄2 cup of water at a time, and often it will be less!

The best visual indicator of overwatering is when you tilt the jar to its side and see lots of water sloshing around the bottom. Use a thin instrument like a chopstick to poke a hold in the soil down to the bottom of the jar.

You can carefully invert the jar to help drain the water from the soil, and wait until the soil appears fully dry before watering again. Going forward, add less water each time to prevent excess moisture from building up.

The green stuff is algae, which thrives in moist environments while also having lots of direct sunlight. This isn’t detrimental to plant growth, but if you want to reduce algal growth add water only once the soil has dried out completely.

Soil gnats and fruit flies are common indoors when moisture is present, for example when a cup of water left uncovered or in your case, with damp soil. We recommend watering less frequently so that the soil is less moist. In addition, you can create a diluted soapy solution to spray the base of your plants with. Don't worry – this won't harm your plant. Here's a link to our favorite homemade recipe.

When 3" tall, plants should be thinned to 3 stems. First add a bit of water to the soil to soften. Next, carefully pull out stems by the part of the stem closest to the soil, being cautious to avoid disturbing other plants.

Nope! It helps the plant by reducing the competition between germinating sprouts for nutrients and soil space in the planter.

In order to have enough space for the roots to grow, and for the plant to grow into a healthy, mature plant to continually harvest from.

You can still remove excess plants by trimming using the method mentioned above.

The spikes are made of organic growing material and provide extra nutrients for your plant in critical growth stages. Learn more about the spikes from our partner, ​Jobe’s Organics.

We provide two for your Windowsill Lavender Planter. The first one should be inserted after 8 weeks, and the second once flowers appear. Insert them into the surface of the soil away from the main stem of the plant, about an inch deep.

Growing lavender from seed is a little slower than most growers might be used to with herbs or vegetables. It may take slightly longer - but we think it’s worth the wait for such a beautiful indoor plant!

Plus, your lavender can be useful even when it’s small! Stems will begin to radiate lavender’s quintessential soothing aroma as soon as a few sets of leaves develop!

To ensure lavender is growing at its optimal rate, place your planter in full sun or under a grow light.

If your lavender seems to be stuck as a small plant, a few things can help:

• Thin down to 1 seedling - this will maximize the amount of nutrients for a single stem to grow tall and strong.
• Ensure it gets 8 hours of sunlight per day - or supplement sunlight with a grow light.
• Fertilize - adding a fertilizer spike early can help boost growth if it seems to have tapered off

Lavender normally likes to flower between spring and early fall. Don’t want to wait for flowers? The leaves can be used for nearly all the same things!