Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tropical plant commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications, particularly in Southeast Asian cuisines. It is known for its long, slender stalks and fresh, lemony scent and flavor, which comes from its high citral content.
Culinary Uses: Lemongrass is a staple in many dishes such as curries, soups, teas, and seafood recipes. It imparts a bright, citrusy flavor that is both refreshing and subtly spicy. Commonly used in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cooking, lemongrass can be used fresh, dried, or powdered. It's essential in dishes like tom yum soup and lemongrass chicken.
Growing and Sustainability: Lemongrass grows well in warm and humid climates, making it suitable for tropical environments. It can be grown in pots or directly in the ground where winters are mild. As a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established, it is ideal for sustainable gardens. Lemongrass can also be propagated easily from stalks, ensuring a continual supply from just a few initial plants.
The aromatic qualities of lemongrass make it a favorite for culinary experimentation, while its health benefits and ease of cultivation add to its appeal for gardeners and health enthusiasts alike.
- Growing Season: Most herbs and edible flowers have a peak growing season that starts in Spring and extend through Fall. Some herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can grow year round in more mild climates and require replenishing throughout the year.
- Harvest Method: Take frequent cuttings throughout the growing season. For mild climates, a final harvest at the end of the Summer allows the herb to rebound again in Spring after a season of dormancy.
- First Harvest: Herbs grow slower and can take 1-2 months to get to a harvesting stage.
- Final Harvest: Herbs and Floral will last easily through a season. Many varieties are perennials and will become dormant in the Winter and then pop back into action in the Spring.
- Best Planted Wall Placement: As herbs mature, they can grow many roots which means they may need to be watered more often. However, herbs like to dry out between watering, so it's best to move the plants to the bottom of the Planted Wall so they do not take the water from varieties that prefer to stay moist.
We grow with the seasons! So in most climates, you will be able to grow year round. Typically most Herbs prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in the Winter. There are different edible floral varieties that grow throughout the seasons.
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait to grow herbs until night temperatures are in the 50's consistently.
- On the occasional dips into the 40's or 30's, you can cover with a sheet or bring them indoors for that time period. The breeze is good for plants and helps to keep bugs at bay so growing outdoors is optimal.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently), you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
For more information, refer to our shipping policy.
Don't worry we tend to over-communicate the details when it comes to logistics. You'll know when orders (both seedlings and other garden products) are shipped.
