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True Lemon Grass Plant, Cymbopogon citratus
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Lemon Grass Plant
Cymbopogon citratus
How to Grow Lemongrass
Lemongrass grows with abundance in areas where conditions mimic the tropical habitat of their origin. Plants like lots of heat, light, and moisture: Provide this, and your lemongrass will grow and multiply quickly.
Light
In its native habitat, lemongrass grows in full sun, even in hot climates. At least six hours of direct sun per day will meet the plants' energy needs. Plants growing in shade will be sparse and may attract pests.
Soil
Lemongrass plants prefer rich, loamy soil. You can create this ideal soil by adding several different soil amendments: compost, manure, and leaf mold are all enriching additives that you can add at planting time.
Water
Unlike some ornamental grasses, lemongrass is not a drought-tolerant plant. Keep the roots constantly moist for best plant health. A 3-inch layer of mulch can help conserve soil moisture and will enrich the soil as it breaks down.
Temperature and Humidity
As tropical plants, lemongrass thrives in hot, steamy climates. The time for growing lemongrass outdoors is similar to the timing for tomato planting: when night temperatures are in the 60s, it's time to plant. Lemongrass is very frost sensitive, so if you plan to overwinter the plant indoors, bring it inside before temperatures get into the 40s.
Fertilizer
As a grassy plant, lemongrass needs a nitrogen-rich fertilizer for its best growth. You can use a slow-release 6-4-0 fertilizer that will feed lemongrass throughout the growing season. You can also water your lemongrass plants with manure tea, which will add trace nutrients.
Potting and Repotting
Use a high-quality commercial potting soil for potting up a lemongrass plant. Choosing a potting soil premixed with a time-released fertilizer can save you an extra step in feeding your plants. If your lemongrass plant grows in the same container year after year, it's best to repot in the spring to replenish the soil.
Pruning
Lemongrass plants that live for more than one season benefit from an annual haircut to tidy up plants and remove dead foliage. Shear your plants to about 6 inches high at the end of winter, when plants are in their resting phase. Lemongrass plants will rebound quickly and send up new shoots when warm weather returns.
Harvesting
As a fast-growing plant, lemongrass can withstand harvest when plants are young without any adverse effects on growth. Although the green leafy portions are too tough to eat, you can snip them for tea or steep in broth. The juicy stalks are edible when mashed or minced, adding a fragrant lemon note to dishes. Use a hand trowel to remove individual stalks, roots and all, from the clump. Remove the tough outer leaves and prepare the tender white stalks by chopping, or freeze whole stalk pieces for later use.
Growing in Containers
Choose a large container for growing your lemongrass, at least 12 inches in diameter. This is both to accommodate a healthy root system, and to prevent top-heavy plants from tipping over. In cold climates, you can grow a single root division in a small container in a sunny windowsill to keep the plant going for next season's harvest.
Botanical Name Cymbopogon citratus
Common Name Lemongrass
Plant Type Ornamental grass
Mature Size 2 to 4 feet
Sun Exposure Full sun
Soil Type Rich and loamy
Soil pH Neutral; 6.8-7.2
Bloom Time No flowers
Flower Color None
Hardiness Zones 10 to 11
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