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 […]

Lemongrass Varieties

Lemongrass

First year for growing lemongrass. Features: 1) Lemongrass loves full sun. 2) It is a tender perennial to Zone 9. 3) Lemongrass takes 120 to 140 days to mature. 4) Next year, I think I will plant it with some flowers in a container. 5) This herb has a citrus flavor. 6) Lemongrass grows between […]