Lemongrass
Growing Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tropical culinary herb prized for its bright lemon flavor, upright growth, and dramatic lime-green foliage. Plants can reach about 3 to 5 feet tall, providing both a flavorful harvest and an attractive grassy accent in the garden.
Start Lemongrass indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about β inch deep and space plants 18 to 24 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-loving herb is not hardy in cold climates but performs well in containers.
Ready to begin harvesting in about 85 days, cut stalks or foliage as needed once plants become established.
Fresh, citrusy, and versatile, Lemongrass is essential for Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese-inspired dishes and is excellent for soups, curries, teas, marinades, and drying.
Uncleaned seed, erratic germination about 15%.
- Days to Maturity: 85
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: β Inch
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 3 - 4 Feet
- Annual
Start Indoors
β Inch
3 - 4 Feet
Cymbopogon citratus