Lavender traces its history back 2500 years to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India. Today, it prospers in the area around the Mediterranean Sea. Lavender requires abundant sunlight and fast-draining soil for its growth. Reasonably fertile and dry soil is preferable for lavender growth. It is unlikely to survive in extreme cold, damp, or areas shaded from the sun. Winter and spring are the ideal seasons for lavender cultivation. Areas with severe winters start plantations after the danger of frost is over. Lavender is a perennial crop with a productive life of almost a decade. Lavender oil is extracted via steam distillation from partly dried flowers. It is extremely popular in aromatherapy. Lavender promotes relaxation and releases stress. It is known to reduce anxiety, insomnia, fight depression, and cure headaches. There is abundant stock available.