Variety traits

Drought tolerance — Lavandula stoechas

Lavandula stoechas L.

Lavandula stoechas is a drought-tolerant species evolutionarily adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Resistance to moisture deficit develops after the plant is established in the second year of vegetation.

In the reference 16 varieties crop French lavender, where this is mentioned in the description.

The plant's biological adaptation to prolonged dry periods allows for the cultivation of the crop without intensive irrigation following the initial establishment period. During acute moisture deficits in the growing season, the crop exhibits a decrease in photosynthetic intensity and reduced biomass accumulation.

Despite high drought tolerance, a critical requirement for this species is the presence of quality drainage. Excessive soil moisture, especially during the winter period, poses a greater risk to the plant than water scarcity, and in heavy soils, it frequently leads to crop failure.

General information about the subject — on the page Drought tolerance.

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Varieties of French lavender mentioned in the description

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