LEMON GRASS - Open Pollinated
LEMON GRASS - Open Pollinated
(150 seeds)
Lemongrass is a tropical treasure prized for its zesty aroma, culinary versatility, and striking presence in the garden. This tall, clumping grass grows rapidly in Read More
Lemongrass is a tropical treasure prized for its zesty aroma, culinary versatility, and striking presence in the garden. This tall, clumping grass grows rapidly in warm weather and thrives in both pots and garden beds. Its thick, juicy stalks are a must-have for curries, teas, and marinades, while its aromatic foliage adds ornamental flair. Easy to grow from seed with a little warmth and patience, lemongrass also repels pests and makes a soothing herbal tea.
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Product Details
Common Name: LEMON GRASS - Open Pollinated
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150
Days to Harvest: 120 days
Watering: Medium
Flower Colour: 0
Plant Spacing: 60-90cm
Row Spacing: 60cm
Additional Features: Fragrance, Cuisine, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Herbs,
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon flexuosis
Germination Time: 21 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 90-150cm
Sow Depth: 1-2mm
Best Months to Plant – Lemon Grass Climate Zone Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Cool/Mountain ✓ ✓ ✓ Temperate ✓ ✓ ✓ Arid ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Cool/Mountain – Lemon Grass Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Temperate – Lemon Grass Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Arid – Lemon Grass Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical – Lemon Grass Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical – Lemon Grass Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Growing Information
How to Sow
Sow lemongrass seeds indoors in early spring or outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm. Use a seed-raising mix and barely cover the seeds, as light aids germination. Keep soil warm (20–25°C) and moist. Germination takes 10–21 days. Once seedlings are 5–10 cm tall, transplant them to a sunny, well-drained position. Space plants 30–60 cm apart. Lemongrass thrives in rich soil and warm weather and is ideal for both garden beds and large pots.
How to Harvest
Harvest lemongrass by cutting mature stalks at the base when they’re at least 1–1.5 cm thick. Use a sharp knife or secateurs. Choose outer stalks and allow the inner ones to keep growing. Trim leaves and use the lower white portion in cooking. Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
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How to Sow
Sow lemongrass seeds indoors in early spring or outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm. Use a seed-raising mix and barely cover the seeds, as light aids germination. Keep soil warm (20–25°C) and moist. Germination takes 10–21 days. Once seedlings are 5–10 cm tall, transplant them to a sunny, well-drained position. Space plants 30–60 cm apart. Lemongrass thrives in rich soil and warm weather and is ideal for both garden beds and large pots.
How to Harvest
Harvest lemongrass by cutting mature stalks at the base when they’re at least 1–1.5 cm thick. Use a sharp knife or secateurs. Choose outer stalks and allow the inner ones to keep growing. Trim leaves and use the lower white portion in cooking. Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Want the full growing guide?
See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.
View full grow guide →Common Name: LEMON GRASS - Open Pollinated
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150
Days to Harvest: 120 days
Watering: Medium
Flower Colour: 0
Plant Spacing: 60-90cm
Row Spacing: 60cm
Additional Features: Fragrance, Cuisine, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Herbs,
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon flexuosis
Germination Time: 21 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 90-150cm
Sow Depth: 1-2mm
| Climate Zone | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool/Mountain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Temperate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Arid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Subtropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Tropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
