Lemongrass 2 organic plants
Bring a tropical touch to your garden with these organic East Indian lemongrass plants! Lemongrass is a vigorous perennial grass. It forms a dense clump, up to 1.2 m high, of long, linear, pale bluish-green, leathery, sharp-edged leaves with a whitish, swollen base.
Along with Madagascar lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, this lemongrass is most appreciated for its production of essential oils and its lemony-scented leaves. Easy to grow in pots or in the ground, it will enhance infusions as well as curry, soup and fish recipes.
How to grow lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tropical plant: it thrives in warm, sunny conditions, preferably in rich, well-drained soil.
It can only be planted in the garden in regions where winter temperatures do not fall below 0°C. Elsewhere, grow it in pots and overwinter ideally at a temperature of 5 to 10°C.
In spring, from April to May, plant lemongrass in the open ground at 40 cm in all directions, after the last frosts, or in a large pot. Water generously immediately after transplanting, and throughout the growing season.
Apply a natural fertilizer once a year, in spring.
Remove wilted leaves as you go and cut back old stems.
Re-pot as soon as the plant begins to get cramped, generally every 2 years.
How to harvest citronella
Lemongrass stalks can be harvested as soon as the plant is well established, generally when it is 3 or 4 years old.
Harvest as needed during the vegetative period from May to October. Carefully cut the peripheral stems, at the base of the bulb, without damaging the roots.
Lemongrass can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator and several months in the freezer. The long green leaves are particularly appreciated as an infusion, while the swollen base of the stalks deliciously flavors all cooking recipes: Thai curry, fish, soups, etc.
Shipping and delivery
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