Introduction to commercial lavender production processing and distillation by dr. This year, bulgaria retains its position as a world leader in the production and export of lavender oil. Best lavenders for cooking, drying, and oil high country gardens blog. Determine the cost of commercial production of lavender for cut flowers andor oil production. Although the quantity of essential oil of lavandin traded is five times more than l. As of 2014, china is the worlds top chili producer. To a huge number of people around the globe, chili is a delicacy. Lavender production, products, attra markets, and entertainment farms a publication of attra national sustainable agriculture information service 18003469140. A great excuse to get out and enjoy the countryside and the beauty of lavender. It is native to the old world and is found from cape verde and the canary islands, europe across to northern and eastern africa, the mediterranean, southwest asia to southeast india.
Nearly 35 th of the total production of the global lavender oil market can be traced to europe. Grosso is a true lavender workhorse, and the most widely planted for oil production around the world, due to its high oil content. Essential oils market demand worldwide 20182025 statista. The united states, russia, and saudi arabia still remain the top three highest oil producing countries in the world according to the latest report by the u. Harvest of lavender blooms are typically around june. Adam this publication is intended for a beginning lavender grower with some horticultural experience. Visitors to angel farm at 2008 sequim lavender festival making craft products from fresh lavender. The romans used lavender to scent their baths, beds, clothes and even hair. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and numerous products and crafts inspired by lavender, starting with lavender honey, bouquets and essential oils, nougat, ceramics, basketry, textiles, colored lavender figurines, soaps and scented candles, lavender landscapes. Of course, for visitors theres also plenty of lavender based shopping to be done including delicious lavender honey, lavender tea, dried lavender, lavender oil, lavender tonic, and lavender soap.
Lavender festivals and lavender farms in texas hill country. For several years, bulgaria has been at or near the top of the list of the countries producing the most lavender oil in the world, including leading in both production and export of lavender oil in 2017. This generates a greater amount of oil compared to other methods due to reduction of polar compound loss. Nowadays, its delicate foliage and beautiful, distinctively scented flowers make it a garden favorite. World lavender oil production by countries 2017 download. Global lavender essential oil market report researches the worldwide market size value, capacity, production, and consumption in key regions likenorth america, europe, asia pacific china, japanand alternative regions. Lavender production, markets, and agritourism attra ncat. Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 50 countries and over 1 mio. Need to know what essential oils are produced in what part of the world. Lavender plants for sale lavandula high country gardens. Production of lavender and lavandin essential oil by. Commercially, the plant is grown mainly for the production of lavender essential oil of lavender.
Learn more about making lavender essential oil at home using this distillation process for lavender oil production. Its pleasant refreshing aroma has become established in the perfume and cosmetic industry centuries ago. After harvest, some of the lavender is processed into oil to be used for cosmetics, while some is dried to be sold to various firms around the country. There are different methods from which this essential oil is extracted such as hydro distillation, steam distillation and solvent extraction. Curtis beus, phd, wsu extension, port angeles, washington, has published extensively on.
Hill country lavender, the first commercial lavender farm in texas, invites visitors to see their property north of blanco. Lavender production, products, markets, and entertainment farms 1. If you have requirement from a specific origin, please double check before ordering which country our current batch is. Bulgaria tops lavender oil production, outpacing france. We offer english lavender lavandula angustifolia, french lavender lavandula intermedia and spanish lavender lavandula stoechas. Rated by country living as one of the top six stunning lavender farms to visit in america. Lavender essential oil industry 2019 global market growth. This is a list of top 10 oil producing countries in the world as of 2020. Countries of origin use as a general guide only please note.
The production of lavender for aromatherapy, perfumery and alternative medical purposes is now well developed in countries where various species of lavender are found naturally i. In recent years, we managed to overtake the leadershipof france, which had significant problems with diseases of theirs lavender plantations. This study classifies the worldwide lavender essential oil breakdown information by manufacturers, region, type, and application, also analyses the market status. Determine the management practices for commercial lavender production in massachusetts. Lavender needs full sun to do well, but not too much summer heat. In 2001 2002 as part of an extension outreach project, lavender was grown in southeastern massachusetts.
An analysis of world lavender oil markets and lessons for turkey. A survey of at least 12 countries would be needed but a survey of more say 60 and the degree of detail e. Among the european countries where the highest quantities of essential oils are. Evaluate the market viability for lavender production in. Welcome to lavender by the bay farm is closed for the winter.
Bulgaria has overtaken france in the past three years as the worlds biggest producer of lavender oil. Hill country lavender produces more than 75 lavender products that are handcrafted at the farm and by local artisans. Lavender production, products, markets, and entertainment. Lavender is harvested mechanically in foreign countries using specially designed machinery for essential oil purposes although it is harvested by hand for cut flower production. In recent years bulgarian production of lavender oil has increased meaning the country is now the largest producer in the world even ahead of france. Lavender in different countries lavender is one of the most beloved and oftused plants in the history of human civilization, and its name has become synonymous with a light shade of purple. Projected startup costs lavender production developed by rod sharp, regional extension specialist, agriculture and business management note this information is based on planting between rows of grapes in a vineyard. Production of lavendula oil requires huge laborious work and help of distillation process, lavandula oil lavender oil is extracted. The provence region of france is where most lavender is commercially grown, as the climate, with mild winters and warm, sunny summers, is ideal for lavender production. Bulgaria tops lavender oil production, outpacing france fox news. Peaceful acres has established a growing guide for other lavender farms could share and engage the lavender farm community you will learn more on how to grow the best possible lavender crop. Pure lavender essential oil is produced through steam distillation. Lavender herb production reducing poverty in bulgaria. The largest lavender oil suppliers in the world are bulgaria, france and china, and there are also many other countries which have recently.
This statistic presents the evolution of the production volume of lavender essential oil in france between 2012 and 2016, in tons. Since 2011, production of lavender oil in bulgaria has at least doubled. Two forms are distinguish ed, lavender flower oil, a colorless oil, insoluble in water, having a density of 0. However, most people have not stopped to ask just where this spice came from. Widely recognized as the first openly gay country music albumand cited as such even by nashville institutions like the country music hall of fame and cmtthe landmark selftitled 1973 lp by lavender country stands as nothing less than an artifact of courage, a sonic political protest document of enormous power, clarity, and grace. Every year from may until early july, the texas hill country comes alive with the fragrant, beautiful smell of lavender. The essential oil is a clear, moving, yellowcolored liquid with a fresh and fine lavender aroma. In turkey, almost all lavender production is from lavandula intermedia lavandin, as is the majority of world lavender production.
An analysis of world lavender oil markets and lessons for. Various reported harvest yields of essential oil and flowers from lavender crops. France is the largest grower with annual production varying from about fifty. List of top 10 oil producing countries in the world 2020. The three main plants utilized for essential oil production in this country are mint, orange, and cedar. Hill country lavender and wimberly lavender farm both participate in the blanco lavender festival. Lavender grows wild in the south of france, on the island of corsica, and in italy and croatia. How to start a lavender farm this smellgood, feelgood herb is a beautiful crop thats sought after by florists, culinary pros, cosmetic companies and herbalmedicinal practitioners, so it can be a profitable crop for your farm. Best lavenders for cooking, drying, and oil high country. Lavender herb production reducing poverty in bulgaria borgen.
In 2016, france was the worlds second most important producer of fine lavender eo 100 tones after bulgaria 280 tones giray 2018. Today lavender continues to be cultivated across its countries of origin as well as europe, australia, new zealand, north and south america. Lavender oil is a 100% natural product obtained by steam distillation. The balkan country has doubled its production from 60 metric tons in 2011 to an expected 120 tons this year, as other balkan countries cut production, according to one of the country s top producers. Buena vista is another english lavender which is great for culinary use. Lavender by the bay long island new york farm local. The vast majority of thebulgarian production is exported about 8085%.
Grosso has purple flowers that form an almost perfect three foot dome. Increasing lavender production and oil producers through. Bulgaria is again the worlds first producer of lavender oil. Lavender plants lavandula are enjoyed for their richly colored flowers and fabulous soothing fragrance. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, lamiaceae. Top 10 faqs about growing lavender for profit profitable. Lavender derives its name from the latin lavare meaning to wash. Commercial lavender growing methods for lavender planting. Fewer air pockets in the still result in greater oil yield. The expression method essential oils can be produced or extracted using the expression method. Principal amount of lavender goes for export, currently bulgaria is the largest producer of lavender oil in the world. Lavender plants can also be used for purposes such as oil production, as a culinary spice, or for dried flower products such as sachets and wreaths. It also includes a list of additional resources about lavender production.
Lavender production natural ingredient resource center. Recent conversations with other lavender farms in the midwest and interested future commercial lavender growers also reflect that this is an ongoing problem for many growers in the midwest causing hesitation to move forward into commercial lavender production. These perennials are droughtresistant and are important for bees and other pollinators. Unemployment is one of the main causes of poverty in bulgaria. The largest lavender oil suppliers in the world are bulgaria, france and. English lavender lavandula angustifolia yields an oil with. Lavender essential oil production volume france 20122016. This is what nikolina uzunova executive director of the bulgarian national association essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics said.
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