{"id":775709294707,"title":"Lemon Grass Seeds - West Indian","handle":"lemon-grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e90-100 days. West Indian Lemongrass Culinary Herb Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Heirloom. West Indian lemon grass seeds grow the edible, tender, and delicious cultivar of lemon grass. Not to be confused with ornamental East Indian lemongrass seeds, the West Indian cultivar grows and looks nearly identical while offering a uniquely complex hint of minty citrus notes. Matures in about 100 days as 24-48\" tall grassy mound. ~73,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Herb-grow-guide-hyperlinks.pdf?v=1598380533\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing West Indian Lemongrass Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Herb-grow-guide-hyperlinks.pdf?v=1598380533\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-9 (Perennial 10-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grassy mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e No serious problems, but watch for aphids and spider mites on indoor plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light lime green blases of grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal mint citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow West Indian Culinary Lemon Grass from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indian lemon grass is a warm season full-sun favorite that grows and performs similar to chives, able to be sown directly or started indoors for transplanting and propogation. Lemongrass seeds are known for a tenacious vigor and require little attention once established. West Indian Lemongrass is a greenhouse favorite and keep watered for best flavor. Lemongrass is able to be potted and grown both indoors and outdoors like many annual herbs, provided lemon receives plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 2-3 seeds .25 inch deep per cell or 2-4 in. apart in the garden in fertilized, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Germinates in 10-28 days, thin to 1 per pot or 4-6 inches apart in the garden as true leaves establish. Try growing West Indian Lemongrass in a portable pot or container for easy seasonal herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdible West Indian Lemongrass in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indian Lemon grass is the edible and tender alternative to the more fibrous East Indian lemongrass. While both seeds mature to look nearly identical to one another, West Indian lemongrasss is exclusively grown for its edible minty citrus blades of grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners in warmer climates with temperate winters may grow West Indian lemongrass year-round as both a culinary herb and 24-48\" tall ornamental grass similar to festuca grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout West Indian Lemon Grass Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e. (90-100 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tropical grassy, bright green, perennial plant is a key ingredient in Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors, on a heating mat or atop of the fridge, cover with plastic wrap, keep seeds moist at 68 degrees with plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the seedling appears, remove the plastic, keeping the seeds moist but not soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen soil temperatures maintain 70 degrees, transplant seedlings into patio pots, or in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for use in 90-100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass has fresh, lemony scent, which is why is it widely used in fragrances and soaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor culinary uses, try it in soups, marinades, salad dressings and of course stir-frys! 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West Indian Lemongrass Culinary Herb Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Heirloom. West Indian lemon grass seeds grow the edible, tender, and delicious cultivar of lemon grass. Not to be confused with ornamental East Indian lemongrass seeds, the West Indian cultivar grows and looks nearly identical while offering a uniquely complex hint of minty citrus notes. Matures in about 100 days as 24-48\" tall grassy mound. ~73,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Herb-grow-guide-hyperlinks.pdf?v=1598380533\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing West Indian Lemongrass Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Herb-grow-guide-hyperlinks.pdf?v=1598380533\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-9 (Perennial 10-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grassy mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e No serious problems, but watch for aphids and spider mites on indoor plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light lime green blases of grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Indian Lemongrass Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal mint citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow West Indian Culinary Lemon Grass from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indian lemon grass is a warm season full-sun favorite that grows and performs similar to chives, able to be sown directly or started indoors for transplanting and propogation. Lemongrass seeds are known for a tenacious vigor and require little attention once established. West Indian Lemongrass is a greenhouse favorite and keep watered for best flavor. Lemongrass is able to be potted and grown both indoors and outdoors like many annual herbs, provided lemon receives plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 2-3 seeds .25 inch deep per cell or 2-4 in. apart in the garden in fertilized, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Germinates in 10-28 days, thin to 1 per pot or 4-6 inches apart in the garden as true leaves establish. Try growing West Indian Lemongrass in a portable pot or container for easy seasonal herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdible West Indian Lemongrass in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indian Lemon grass is the edible and tender alternative to the more fibrous East Indian lemongrass. While both seeds mature to look nearly identical to one another, West Indian lemongrasss is exclusively grown for its edible minty citrus blades of grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners in warmer climates with temperate winters may grow West Indian lemongrass year-round as both a culinary herb and 24-48\" tall ornamental grass similar to festuca grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout West Indian Lemon Grass Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e. (90-100 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tropical grassy, bright green, perennial plant is a key ingredient in Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors, on a heating mat or atop of the fridge, cover with plastic wrap, keep seeds moist at 68 degrees with plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the seedling appears, remove the plastic, keeping the seeds moist but not soaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen soil temperatures maintain 70 degrees, transplant seedlings into patio pots, or in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for use in 90-100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass has fresh, lemony scent, which is why is it widely used in fragrances and soaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor culinary uses, try it in soups, marinades, salad dressings and of course stir-frys! Plus it freezes well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon-GMO Culinary West Indian Lemongrass Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg - Approx 600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 oz - Approx 18,250 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approx 73,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}