Lemon Grass Seeds

Lemon Grass Ornamental, Herb, Tropical Perennial (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
15 seeds per package, Zones 8 – 10

Grow Lemon Grass from 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! It makes a great herbal tea.

This clump-forming perennial easily is 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.

How To Grow Lemon Grass From Seed: The Lemon Grass ornamental thrives in moist soil and full sun, growing 36 - 60 inches tall. Grow in containers so that the plant can be moved indoors during winter. It is a tropical perennial grown as an annual in most parts of the United States. It is not tolerant of frost and any heavy frost will kill it.

Sowing Lemon Grass herb seeds indoors is recommended for optimum germination rates. Sow the ornamental grass seeds on the surface of the soil and press gently into the soil. Cover Lemongrass seeds lightly with peat moss or potting soil. Transplant outdoors after plant has reached a height of 6 inches. Although, I direct sow in my garden and in patio pots outside and it does really well. When watering the area, water lightly to keep the soil damp but very low water pressure so it does not disturb the seeds planted. It takes a bit for it to take off but when it does….BAM. This plant is so pretty mixed with other plants, too. Like in pots, garden beds, containers, and window boxes.

Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Keep moist until germination
Repels mosquitos
Depth: Press seed onto soil surface, cover lightly with peat moss or potting mix
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 - 10
Height: 36 - 60 inches
Width: 24 - 36 inches
Foliage Color: Blue-green
Soil Requirement: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Temperature: 70 - 75F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Press seed onto surface of soil, cover lightly with soil
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 36 - 48 inches