Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium lemongrass seeds. This generous pack contains over 600 fresh, non-GMO seeds, ready to transform your garden or indoor space into an aromatic haven. Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon Spreng. or Cymbopogon flexuosus, is a tender perennial grass renowned for its distinctive lemon scent and flavor. Originating from tropical and subtropical regions, this clumping grass is a staple in Asian cuisine and an excellent natural pest deterrent. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these seeds offer an easy and fulfilling way to grow your own supply of this versatile herb.

Our lemongrass seeds are carefully sourced to ensure high germination rates, providing you with a robust start to your cultivation efforts. The plant’s semi-evergreen foliage adds an attractive, grassy texture to any landscape or container garden. Beyond its culinary applications, lemongrass is also valued for its air-purifying qualities and its ability to deter mosquitoes, making it a functional and beautiful addition to your home and garden.

Key Benefits

Growing your own lemongrass from seed offers a multitude of advantages, enhancing both your culinary adventures and your living environment. These seeds promise a bountiful harvest of this fragrant herb.

• Culinary Versatility: Fresh lemongrass stalks and leaves are indispensable in a wide array of dishes, from Thai curries and soups to marinades and teas, imparting a bright, citrusy, and slightly gingery flavor.
• Natural Pest Repellent: The natural oils in lemongrass, particularly citronella, make it an effective and eco-friendly deterrent for mosquitoes and other common garden pests, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor spaces more comfortably.
• Air Purifying Qualities: Like many grasses, lemongrass contributes to improved air quality, helping to filter out pollutants and refresh your indoor environment.
• Easy to Grow: With a ‘Cultivating Difficulty: Easy’ rating, these lemongrass seeds are perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, requiring minimal effort for impressive results.
• Medicinal & Ornamental Value: Beyond its practical uses, lemongrass is also known for its traditional medicinal properties and makes an attractive ornamental grass with its graceful, clumping growth habit.
• Non-GMO & Fresh: Our seeds are fresh and non-genetically modified, ensuring you grow healthy, natural plants for your home and kitchen.
• Fast Growing: Experience quick growth and a relatively fast turnaround from planting to harvest, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown lemongrass sooner.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Cultivating lemongrass from these lemongrass seeds is a straightforward process, yielding rewarding results with proper care. This tender perennial thrives in warm climates and can be grown as an annual in cooler regions or brought indoors during winter.

For optimal growth, lemongrass requires plenty of sunlight. Aim for full sun exposure, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate medium sun, but growth may be less vigorous. When planting outdoors, choose a south-facing aspect if possible to maximize sun exposure. Indoors, place pots near a bright, sunny window. The ideal soil for lemongrass is well-draining and rich in organic matter. A mixture of loam, peat, sand, and silt with a soil pH between 5.5-7.5 is highly recommended. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so consider adding perlite or sand to heavy soils if growing in containers. Watering should be medium; keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Lemongrass is a warm-season plant and prefers temperatures above 50°F (10°C). It is typically grown in USDA zones 9-11 as a perennial, but can be grown as an annual elsewhere. Fertilize every few weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer to encourage lush growth. Common problems include root rot from overwatering and certain pests, though lemongrass itself is often a pest deterrent. Ensure good air circulation and avoid overcrowding plants. You can expect to see germination within a few weeks, and the plants will develop significant foliage in about 5 weeks, ready for harvesting. If you’re looking to grow lemongrass for culinary purposes, regular harvesting of outer stalks will encourage new growth.

Size & Details

This package contains over 600+ lemongrass seeds (Cymbopogon flexuosus), providing an ample supply for multiple plantings or a large garden area. Lemongrass typically grows in a clumping habit, forming dense tussocks of foliage. When mature, outdoor plants can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet (around 90 to 150 cm) with a similar spread, though indoor or container-grown plants will remain more compact. The seeds are fresh and non-GMO, ensuring a healthy start for your plants. The plant has a semi-evergreen foliage, meaning it may retain some leaves year-round in warmer climates. These lemon grass seeds are perfect for starting an herb garden, adding a fragrant border, or cultivating a natural mosquito repellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When grown outdoors in ideal conditions, lemongrass can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and form dense clumps. If grown in containers indoors, it will typically remain smaller, around 1-3 feet tall, depending on pot size and pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This product consists of lemongrass seeds, not a potted plant. You will receive a packet of seeds, allowing you to start them in your preferred pots or directly in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lemongrass can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It thrives outdoors in warm, sunny climates (USDA zones 9-11) as a perennial. In cooler zones, it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors before the first frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Lemongrass prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate medium sun, but will grow best with ample light exposure.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, lemongrass is considered easy to care for, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. It requires consistent moisture, plenty of sun, and well-draining soil.
• Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Absolutely! The ‘Cultivating Difficulty: Easy’ rating makes these lemongrass seeds an excellent choice for beginner gardeners looking to grow a fragrant and useful herb.
• Q: Can I use lemongrass in cooking? A: Yes, lemongrass is widely used in cooking, particularly in Asian cuisine. The lower stalks are often bruised and added to curries, soups, and teas for their distinct lemony flavor.
• Q: Is it pet-safe? A: While lemongrass is generally considered non-toxic to humans, some sources suggest it can cause mild stomach upset in pets if ingested in large quantities. It’s always best to keep plants out of reach of curious pets.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Lemongrass is primarily grown for its foliage and stalks, not its flowers. It rarely flowers outside of its native tropical habitat. You can expect to start harvesting stalks within a few months of planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant lemongrass seeds is in spring to early summer, after all danger of frost has passed, when soil temperatures are consistently warm. For indoor growing, seeds can be started year-round.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Lemongrass is a tender perennial. It will survive winter outdoors in USDA zones 9-11. In colder zones, it should be grown as an annual or dug up and brought indoors to overwinter.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Lemongrass prefers temperatures above 50°F (10°C). It is not frost-hardy and will die back or be severely damaged by freezing temperatures.