Overview

Bring the vibrant flavors and aromatic scent of the tropics to your home garden with this offering of lemongrass live plant stalks. You will receive eight healthy, well-rooted stalks, each measuring between 5 and 9 inches tall, ready to thrive in your outdoor space. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a popular culinary herb known for its distinct lemony aroma and flavor, making it an essential ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes, teas, and beverages. These vigorous plants are perfect for gardeners looking to cultivate their own fresh ingredients and add an exotic touch to their landscape. Whether you’re an experienced green thumb or just starting out, growing lemongrass is a rewarding experience that yields a bountiful harvest.

Our fragrant lemongrass stalks are carefully selected to ensure they are robust and prepared for successful growth. They adapt well to various environments, flourishing outdoors in warmer climates and performing beautifully as annuals or container plants in cooler regions. Imagine stepping into your garden and being greeted by the refreshing citrusy scent, knowing that fresh, homegrown lemongrass is just a snip away. This versatile herb not only enhances your cooking but also adds an attractive, grassy texture to garden beds and patios.

With minimal effort, these lemongrass live plant stalks will quickly establish themselves, providing you with a continuous supply of aromatic foliage. They are an excellent choice for those interested in sustainable living and enjoying fresh, organic produce right from their backyard. Discover the joy of cultivating your own lemongrass culinary herb and elevate your home cooking to new heights.

Key Benefits

These live lemongrass stalks offer numerous advantages for both the home gardener and the culinary enthusiast. From their ease of care to their wide range of applications, they are a fantastic addition to any garden or kitchen.

• Abundant Harvest: Receive 8 live, well-rooted stalks that quickly grow into productive plants, providing a continuous supply of fresh lemongrass for all your cooking needs. This ensures you always have the best quality lemongrass culinary herb at your fingertips.
• Exotic Flavor & Aroma: Infuse your dishes with the unique, bright, and citrusy flavor of fresh lemongrass. The stalks release a delightful aroma that can transform ordinary meals into gourmet experiences.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for teas, soups, curries, stir-fries, marinades, and desserts. Fresh lemongrass adds an authentic touch to Asian-inspired cuisine and can be used in countless recipes.
• Easy to Grow: These hardy plants are remarkably easy to care for, making them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. They are forgiving and thrive with basic attention, making growing lemongrass a simple pleasure.
• Attractive Garden Addition: With their tall, graceful, grass-like foliage, lemongrass plants add an architectural element and a touch of the tropics to garden beds, borders, and patio containers.
• Natural Pest Deterrent: The strong, citrusy scent of lemongrass is known to naturally deter certain garden pests, contributing to a healthier garden environment without harsh chemicals.
• Adaptable Growth: Thrives outdoors in warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11) and can be successfully grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in cooler regions. This flexibility makes them a great choice for various climates, ensuring you know how to grow lemongrass effectively.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lemongrass live plant stalks is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest with proper attention. Lemongrass is a warm-season grass that appreciates consistent warmth and sunlight. For optimal growth, plant your stalks in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate some partial shade, too little sun will result in slower growth and less vigorous plants. If growing in containers, ensure they can be moved to capture maximum sunlight throughout the day.

When it comes to watering, lemongrass prefers consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and reduce watering in cooler months or if the plant is overwintered indoors. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so ensure your garden bed has well-draining soil or use a high-quality potting mix in containers. A loamy, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal. Incorporating compost or other organic matter into the soil before planting will provide essential nutrients and improve soil structure. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer to support lush foliage growth. Understanding how to grow lemongrass successfully largely depends on meeting these basic requirements.

Lemongrass is drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering will encourage faster and more robust growth. In USDA Zones 9-11, lemongrass can be grown as a perennial outdoors. In cooler zones, it can be grown as an annual, or you can dig up the stalks before the first frost, trim the foliage, and overwinter them indoors in a cool, dark place, replanting in spring. Common problems are few, but watch out for spider mites in dry conditions; a strong spray of water or insecticidal soap can manage them. Providing ample space for your fragrant lemongrass stalks to spread will also contribute to their overall health and productivity.

Size & Details

This offering includes 8 individual lemongrass live plant stalks, each measuring between 5 and 9 inches in height. These stalks are well-rooted and ready for immediate planting, ensuring a strong start for your new herb garden. The plants are shipped in a manner that protects their delicate roots, arriving healthy and vibrant. Lemongrass is a fast-growing plant that can reach heights of 3-5 feet and spread equally wide when given optimal conditions in the ground. In containers, its size will be more constrained but still provide a significant harvest.

You can expect to begin harvesting the outer stalks once the plant is well-established, typically within 2-3 months after planting. The thick, lower portion of the stalk near the root is the most flavorful and is used in cooking. These plants are warm-season wonders, thriving in temperatures above 50°F (10°C). They are best planted in spring after all danger of frost has passed, allowing them the full summer to grow vigorously. The vigorous nature of these fragrant lemongrass stalks means you’ll have a continuous supply for your kitchen throughout the growing season.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When planted in the ground in ideal conditions, a lemongrass live plant can grow 3-5 feet tall and equally wide. In containers, its size will be more manageable, typically 2-3 feet tall, depending on the pot size and growing conditions.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The product includes 8 individual fragrant lemongrass stalks that are well-rooted, but they do not come in pots. They are ready to be planted directly into your garden or chosen containers upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lemongrass is primarily an outdoor plant that thrives in full sun. In colder climates, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors, but it prefers outdoor conditions during its active growing season.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best growth and flavor, these lemongrass live plant stalks require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun exposure ensures robust growth and a strong aromatic profile.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, growing lemongrass is considered relatively easy. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires basic care regarding sunlight, water, and well-draining soil, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your 8 lemongrass stalks will arrive fresh, healthy, and well-rooted, carefully packaged to ensure their vitality during transit, ready for planting immediately upon receipt.
• Q: Can I use this lemongrass culinary herb in cooking? A: Absolutely! These are culinary-grade lemongrass stalks, perfect for adding their distinctive citrusy flavor to a wide array of dishes, including soups, curries, teas, and marinades.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your lemongrass live plant stalks is in spring, after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed up, to allow them a long growing season.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lemongrass is a perennial in USDA Zones 9-11. In cooler zones, it can be grown as an annual, or you can dig up the stalks before frost and overwinter them indoors. This is key to understanding how to grow lemongrass in various climates.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: Lemongrass thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amending your soil with organic matter like compost will significantly benefit its growth.