Harvest and Store Lemongrass

Harvest and Store Lemongrass

If you need help with how to Sow and Grow Lemongrass, just click on the link. Harvesting Tips:  1) Cut the outer stem right above the soil line when they are about 1/4 inch thick.  2) Cut the leaves off and remove the brown wrapper around the stem. In the photo the stem with the […]

Sow and Grow Lemongrass

Sow and Grow Lemongrass

I like to grow my lemongrass in the herb garden or as a backdrop to some other ornamental plant in a container/planter. Indoor Sowing Tips:   1) Sow the seeds 1/4″ deep in seed trays under grow lights in late winter (about 3 month before your average last frost date).  2) In order to germinate, lemongrass […]

Harvest and Store Basil

Harvest and Store Basil

Harvesting and storing basil has the same tips as harvesting and storing parsley. Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young.  Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant […]