About the Farm

Types of Lavender

At Farm Hans, we grow a diverse selection of lavender varieties, each with its own signature fragrance, look, and uses. From essential oils and dried bundles to culinary treats and ornamental displays, there’s a lavender for every purpose. While we are not certified organic, we grow everything pesticide-free with a strong commitment to natural and sustainable practices. Explore our collection below to find the perfect fit for your home, garden, or project.

  • Scent: Strong, clean, and camphor-rich with classic herbal notes.
    Benefits: High in essential oil content and very aromatic, Grosso is one of the most popular lavenders for distillation and long-lasting fragrance.
    Best Uses: Essential oils, sachets, dried bundles, potpourri, household and body products.

  • Scent: Sweet, rich, and slightly fruity with smooth herbal depth.
    Benefits: Known for its deep violet color and elegant, refined scent, Gros Bleu offers a more luxurious profile than Grosso. Excellent retention of color and aroma when dried.
    Best Uses: Premium dried arrangements, sachets, floral crafts, luxury bath products, display gardens.

  • Scent: Soft, floral, and slightly camphorous with a delicate balance.
    Benefits: A French hybrid prized for its tall spikes and high oil yield. Super has a gentler scent than Grosso, making it popular in skincare and relaxation products.
    Best Uses: Essential oils, aromatherapy, dried flowers, bath and body products.

  • Scent: Light and sweet with subtle citrus and floral tones.
    Benefits: A pinkish-white English lavender with a unique look and gentle fragrance. It’s ideal for ornamental use and has uplifting, calming properties.
    Best Uses: Wedding bouquets, garden borders, crafts, light aromatherapy.

  • Scent: Deep, sweet, and floral with a touch of earthiness.
    Benefits: A robust, tall English lavender hybrid with bold purple flowers and a strong aroma. Excellent for large arrangements and pollinator gardens.
    Best Uses: Dried bouquets, landscape borders, essential oils, hedges, wildlife gardens.

  • Scent: Light, floral, and slightly fruity with herbal warmth.
    Benefits: Known for its long stems and abundant blooms, Provence is easy to work with for crafting and drying. Gentle, balanced scent.
    Best Uses: Wreaths, dried arrangements, sachets, bath products, crafts.

  • Scent: Earthy, piney, and resinous with eucalyptus notes.
    Benefits: Striking appearance with “rabbit ear” blooms. Spanish lavender thrives in hot climates and draws in pollinators. Less commonly used for oil or culinary purposes.
    Best Uses: Ornamental displays, pollinator gardens, pots and containers, landscaping.

  • Scent: Sweet, floral, and clean with a rich depth.
    Benefits: This English lavender is beloved for its vivid dark purple buds and strong fragrance. Holds color well when dried.
    Best Uses: Fresh and dried bouquets, sachets, culinary use, decorative borders.

  • Scent: Soft, fresh, and slightly fruity.
    Benefits: A more rare and ornamental variety with bright blue-purple flowers and a compact growth habit. Loved for its unique color and delicate scent.
    Best Uses: Garden borders, potted plants, fresh arrangements, cut flower displays.

  • Scent: Sweet, clean, and classically floral with a soft herbal touch.
    Benefits: Early blooming English lavender known for its fine fragrance and oil quality. A favorite for culinary use and drying.
    Best Uses: Culinary dishes, teas, essential oil, dried bundles, bath products.

Lavender Distillation

We distill our lavender using a traditional copper still—an age-old method that captures the plant’s pure essence using nothing but water, steam, and care. This hands-on process allows us to produce small batches of high-quality essential oil and hydrosol, preserving the integrity and therapeutic value of each bloom.

    • Lavender is hand-harvested at peak bloom for the richest aroma and oil yield.

    • Blossoms are carefully packed into the still to avoid bruising and preserve delicate compounds.

    • We use a blend of flower heads and small amounts of leaf to create a balanced, full-bodied oil.

    • Steam gently rises through the lavender, separating essential oils from the plant material without solvents or additives.

    • The process is slow and precise, ensuring maximum purity and potency.

    • We use a copper still, which offers:

      • Natural antimicrobial properties

      • Even heat distribution

      • A smoother, refined aroma profile

      • A nod to centuries-old distillation traditions

    • As the steam cools, it condenses into two valuable products:

      • Lavender essential oil – the concentrated aromatic extract.

      • Lavender hydrosol – a gentle floral water used for skincare, linens, and more.

    • Both are filtered and stored in amber glass to protect their integrity.

    • To meet seasonal demand, we supplement our supply with oil from trusted farmers in Provence, France.

    • This oil is distilled from Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso', a robust hybrid known for its strong aroma and high yield.

    • Grosso thrives in the sun-drenched fields of southern France, producing an oil that complements our own with a bold, herbaceous profile.

  • Relaxation & Stress Relief
    Calms the nervous system, supports better sleep, and eases anxiety.

    • Skin Healing & Care
      Naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory—great for burns, bites, and blemishes.

    • Aromatherapy & Mood Support
      Uplifts the spirit while grounding the body and mind.

    • Natural Wellness
      Safe, non-toxic support for home, body, and mind—great in cleaning, personal care, and more.