Lavender seeds - wild oregano

Lavender - Wild Thyme is a short perennial shrub with a strong, highly branched stem, fragrant and resinous flowers loved by bees, from which the best and most expensive honey is extracted. Its scent is aromatic and penetrating, and its oil is volatile. It is used in the manufacture of some perfumes and medicines. Scientific name: Lavandula stoechas. Other names: Laonah, or Khuzam Al-Makhzan. Family: Lamiaceae. Native habitat: Atlantic Ocean islands, the Mediterranean basin, and it is abundant in Saudi Arabia. Cultivation of Lavender Wild Thyme and Environmental Conditions: Lavender Wild Thyme needs a warm, moderate climate; in winter, the temperature should be between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. A small amount of seeds is placed on the soil surface, then covered with a thin layer of soil, and then watered with water without overwatering to avoid drowning or failure to germinate, only a little water. Germination takes about two weeks to a month to grow in a nursery pot once the appropriate environmental conditions are met. It is preferable not to plant outside the house until the leaves appear. Soil and Fertilizer: It needs well-draining soil and tolerates soil acidity up to pH 8, and the soil is fertilized once a year with nutrients. Watering: It is preferred to water early in the morning before the intense sunlight appears or in the evening. Sun Exposure: It needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight during germination. Propagation: By seeds. Planting Time: From September to December and in spring. Flowering Time: From spring to the end of summer. Flowers and Leaves: Its flowers are purple, shaped like spike inflorescences with brown seeds inside. Its leaves are divided with fine hairs, carried by a strong stem. Height: Approximately 60 cm. Benefits of Lavender Wild Thyme: Its flowers are used to treat urinary retention. Used to treat stomach diseases. Treats headaches, insomnia, and fatigue. It also has other uses, such as scenting clothes by placing it in closets and bedrooms. Because it contains aromatic substances, it helps repel insects from the house.