Lemon grass Growing Guide
Cymbopogon citratus
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Any well drained soil.
Position
Full sun
Frost tolerant
Roots semi hardy, leaves tender. Dies back in cold winter areas.
Feeding
None generally needed.
Spacing
Single Plants: 70cm (2' 3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 70cm (2' 3") with 1,00m (3' 3") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased plant and transplant it from early spring to mid summer.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Lemon grass loves being cut back and this will encourage more growth. Mulch well in cold winter areas.
Harvesting
Leave the plant to develop some thick stems before starting to harvest.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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Pests which Affect Lemon grass