Lemon Grass – 100 Seeds – Culinary & Medicinal Herb (Cymbopogon Flexuosus)

Flat rate shipping & instructions included with every order! Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) – 100 Seeds •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Bee Friendly •Natural mosquito repellent Description: Grow Lemon Grass seeds for an essential herb used in Asian cuisine. The leaves and stems of Lemon Grass can be used fresh or dried to impart a distinct lemon flavor. Lemongrass herb adds exquisite flavor to soup, curries, and sauces, as well as fish and chicken dishes. It is also great for keeping the mosquitoes away! Makes a wonderful ingredient for hot teas. Made into tea, it can help with digestive problems. This clump-forming perennial easily grown from herb seeds, and it resembles an ornamental grass with its aromatic cane-like stems arising from a central base. The lemon-scented, linear, strap leaves reach 3 feet long, falling over at the tip. The fibrous leaves have a very strong lemon aroma and are the source of Lemon Grass oil that is used to flavor candy, ice cream and pastries. Medicinal Properties: Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, cholesterol control, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent and antiseptic. Last but not least, the herb has a strong reputation as an insect repellent. NOTE: Lemon Grass is a warm weather plant rated for zones 8-10. While it can be grown from seeds in other zones, it is more challenging particularly in the north. Please be advised that if you order from a zone outside the rating and the seeds fail, there will be no buyer recourse. That said, if you living in a northern area and want to grow it, please send us a message and we can give you information that should help you out. Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors in early spring and transplant them outside once the weather is warm. Sow them in good compost and barely cover with a thin layer of soil. Maintain a temperature of 70-75 degrees and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Seeds should germinate in 21-40 days. Once you have an established patch, it will take care of itself. To harvest the greens, cut them off at ground level and more will appear. You’ll always have this fragrant, refreshing herb out your back door. Lemongrass thrives in full sun, even in hot Southern locations. Give this herb rich, well-drained soil. Amend planting holes with composted manure to improve fertility and enhance the soil’s ability to hold water. If you’re adding several lemongrass plants to planting beds, space plants 36-48 inches apart. Provide a steady supply of moisture for best growth and don’t let lemongrass roots dry out. Plant lemongrass in a large pot that is at least 12 inches across, or use a 5-gallon bucket. Be sure to use a premium quality potting soil when growing lemongrass. Lemongrass grows tall, and pots can easily tip in windy weather, so place containers in a slightly protected location. In cold regions,overwinter lemongrass indoors by digging up a few stalks, trimming them down to just a few inches tall, and planting them in smaller pots. Place them in a bright, south-facing window. Keep soil barely moist, as plants grow very slowly over winter. Another option is to store a pot of lemongrass, cut down, in a cool, dark place like a basement. Water just a few times over winter to keep roots alive. In spring, bring the pot into a bright spot, and resume normal watering. Shift outdoors when temperatures are above 40°F Due to its tropical nature, lemongrass usually only survives winters in zones 8 and warmer. In other areas, try growing lemongrass as an annual in planting beds or tucked into pots. This citrus-flavored grass overwinters well in a dormant state in a cool, dark spot indoors, or you can grow it as an indoor herb through winter in colder zones. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 8-10 Height: 36-60 inches Average Germ Time: 7-21 days Light Required: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Keep moist Soil: Well drained Seed Depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with peat moss. Seeds per Plant: 2-3 Plant Spacing: 36-48 inches Shipping: We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. Orders placed Saturday after 11am or on Sundays will ship on Monday. Orders over $15 will automatically receive a tracking number. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $35. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. ***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.