Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Herbs
Lemongrass growing guide
Tropical grass with intensely lemony fragrance. Essential in Southeast Asian cooking. Large clumps repel insects. Hardy in subtropical zones, needs protection elsewhere.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-21 daysGermination
75-100 daysHarvest
60 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Cool | Oct - Nov | Oct - Nov | Jan - Dec |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Jan - Dec |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Lemongrass should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Lemongrass after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use very finely minced tender cores in salads, relishes, marinades, and curry pastes.
Cooked
Bruise stems into soups, curries, broths and teas, or mince tender cores into stir-fries.
Store / preserve
Freeze trimmed stems, dry leaves for tea, or blend into curry paste.
Try: Tom yum broth, Curry paste, Lemongrass tea, Marinade.
Good companions
Basil, Marigold
Avoid near
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Growing note
Harvest outer stalks. Divide clumps every 2-3 years.
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