Lemongrass – West Indian
$3.99
Cymbopogon citratus. West Indian lemongrass, also known as “Indian verbena”, is a tropical herbaceous plant that produces lemon-flavored grassy foliage and stems. Both the white/light green/yellowish stems and the minty citrus blades of grass can be added to dishes or infused. Perennial in its place of origin (Southeast Asia), but cultivated as an annual in Canada.
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Seeds | ~250 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm or on the surface (press the seeds into the soil without covering them)
- optimal temperatures for germination: 18 to 32ºC
- germination time: 14 to 28 days
- The use of a heat mat can help germination.
When to sow:
- Sow indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last date in your area.
Sowing technique: in pocket
- Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- Acclimate then transplant after any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed, about 1 to 2 week(s) after the last frost
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45-60 cm
Height of the plants: 50-100 cm
Soil: well drained, slightly enriched with organic matter
Watering: moderate
Exposure: full sun
Maturation: 90-100 days
Specificity:
- Harvest stems when 5-10 mm wide by cutting them off at the base of the plant with a pair of secateurs, as you need them, starting with the ones outside;
- The stems can be frozen or dried.
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