RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE OF SOME ORGANIC PRODUCTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA MILL. PLANTS

Abstract

This paper presents the Lavandula angustifolia Mill., a species of the Lamiaceae family, is an aromatic plant with a wide spectrum of applications in fields such as: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry. The present study analyzes the growth and development of two lavender varieties, Emilia and George 90, under organic farming conditions, with emphasis on the effects of organic fertilization. Data analysis revealed significant differences between the two varieties. The George 90 variety showed an average height 16.38% higher than the Emilia variety (73.11 cm vs. 63.8 cm). Also, the average diameter of the plants of the George 90 variety was 41.98% higher compared to the Emilia variety (154.32 cm vs. 118.34 cm). These results suggest a more pronounced vegetative vigor in the George 90 variety under experimental conditions.