What is Dried Lavender?
Where Can I Buy Dried Lavender In South Africa?
LavenderSA
Address: Graceland Dr, Bashewa AH, 0054, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 114 5616
Canettevallei Lavender And Wine Farm
Address: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 730 9811
Essentially Natural – Online Store
Address: Unit 14, DuVille Business Park, 8 Arum Lily St, Fisantekraal, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 976 9112
Which dried lavender is best in South Africa?
The best lavenders for cooking are varieties that have low camphor content, like English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and French Lavender
(Lavandula stoechas) as well as the popular South African variety known as “Margaret Roberts Lavender.”
How long will dried lavender smell last?
Dried lavender has a shelf life of up to 10 years when stored properly. The flavor and scent of lavender may begin fading after a year in storage,
which is why it’s best to use dried lavender within a year of drying it. It can be 2-3 years before the herb loses a significant amount of its original fragrance and flavor.
Where does lavender grow in South Africa?
Lavender is cultivated in the Western and Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
The weather conditions in the Western Cape are very similar to the Mediterranean climate. Tips to make money growing lavender: Fresh lavender bouquets.