LavandaMia

All set up for a test distillation of L x intermedia Phenomenal. These were planted last September from 9cm young plants.
9 plants in total provided enough material using flower heads only for 2 distillations in our 5litre copper still.
Total oil 32 ml

I think that is a good result......but the bees were NOT pleased at all...🪻🐝

I think we may plant more of this variety!

All set for oil distillation...

Last if the lavender cut this morning ..now to the distillery shed to start the steam distillation for essential oil...
Wonder what yield we'll get this year??!

We have a small window to crop this year's lavender for distillation. So today we've made a start to cut as much as possible so that during tomorrow's rain forecast Robin can make a start with distilling.....but the bees and butterflies are not so happy 🥺

Our garden is open sat 25th and sun 26th july 2026 10-3