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Lemongrass Seeds

Asian Culinary Essential

$5.20
$5.20
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Description

Lemongrass seeds grow an upright, citrus-scented culinary grass for warm-season garden beds and containers. The stalks and foliage are used in cooking and tea preparations. Lemongrass is perennial in suitable frost-free climates and is often grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions.

Lemongrass seed details

  • Life cycle: perennial in suitable climates
  • Growth habit: upright
  • Sun: full sun
  • Typical height: about 24–36 inches
  • Start: indoors for transplanting
  • Package: seed packet

Sowing and growing

Product guidance lists a soil temperature of 65–85°F, a sowing depth of about 1/4 inch, and germination in approximately 7–14 days. Transplant after frost danger into fertile, well-drained soil or an appropriately sized container.

Keep the seed-starting mix moist but not waterlogged. After establishment, adjust irrigation to temperature, container size, soil, and plant growth. Germination, mature height, and harvest timing vary with warmth, light, moisture, and planting date.

Browse additional herb seeds for culinary gardens and containers.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Suited to Warmer Climates

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 8 - 11
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.1 - 5.5
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Useful Plant Part : Stems

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining soil. Give occasional doses of kelp or hydrolyzed fish.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds in pots or directly in a well prepared garden bed. Sow on surface and press in firmly, then keep evenly moist until germination.

Harvesting & Storage: Cut or snap stalks as close to root as possible.cut off woody portions and either cut off leaves or dry for later use. Stalks can be frozen up to 6 months.

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