Herb Lemon Grass Seeds

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Add bright citrus fragrance and graceful foliage to your herb garden with lemongrass seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) forms leafy clumps of long, arching blades and thrives during warm weather. Grow it in a sunny bed or roomy container and follow the individual variety's directions for culinary use, mature size and harvest.

Why Grow Lemongrass?

Lemony aroma: Freshly cut foliage brings a distinctive citrus fragrance to the garden and kitchen.
Culinary inspiration: Suitable culinary varieties can flavor broths, curries, sauces and herbal infusions.
Attractive garden texture: Upright, arching leaves provide a fountain-like accent among other herbs.
Container potential: A large pot with drainage holes makes it easier to manage plant size and move plants before cold weather.

Growing Lemongrass from Seed

Start with warmth: Follow packet instructions for sowing depth and temperature. Use seed-starting mix and keep it lightly moist without letting it become waterlogged.
Give seedlings bright light: Provide strong light after emergence and gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions.
Wait for warm weather: Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Cool conditions slow this warm-season grass.
Choose sun and good drainage: Plant in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants for the variety's mature clump size.
Support leafy growth: Water regularly during active growth, especially in containers, while allowing excess water to drain. Feed moderately according to soil needs and fertilizer label directions.
Plan for winter: Lemongrass is frost-sensitive. Grow it as a seasonal crop in cold climates or move a manageable container into a bright, frost-free space before freezing weather arrives. Winter survival outdoors depends on species and local conditions.

Harvesting and Kitchen Uses

Let plants establish: Begin with light leaf harvests once plants are growing strongly, leaving plenty of foliage for recovery.
Match the harvest to the variety: Some lemongrasses are grown mainly for their aromatic leaves; stalk thickness and culinary qualities vary. Do not expect every seed-grown type to produce the thick stalks sold in grocery stores.
Infuse and remove: Bruise clean leaves or suitable stalk sections to flavor soups, broths and drinks, then remove tough, fibrous pieces before serving.
Prepare tender portions carefully: For a culinary variety with usable stalk bases, peel away tough outer layers and finely mince only the tender portion when a recipe calls for it.
Handle leaves with care: Grass blades can have sharp edges. Wear gloves when trimming and use clean cutting tools. Freeze clean harvested portions or dry leaves thoroughly for later infusions.

Traditional Uses and Important Precautions

Lemongrass has a history of traditional herbal use, but these seeds are sold for growing plants, not for treating fever, digestive disorders or inflammation. Use only a correctly identified culinary variety for food and drinks. Concentrated extracts and essential oils are not interchangeable with harvested culinary leaves; do not swallow essential oil. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children or when taking medication. Packet seeds are for planting, not direct consumption.

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