- Soak lemongrass seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Lemongrass seeds require light to germinate, so do not cover them with soil.
- Lemongrass seeds germinate best at temperatures between 70-75°F (21-24°C).
- Lemongrass seeds typically germinate within 7-21 days.
- Lemongrass can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sown directly outside after the danger of frost has passed.
- Lemongrass is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and can withstand light frost. It is a perennial grass that can be grown as an annual in colder climates.
- Plant lemongrass seeds about 6 inches apart and thin to one plant per pot or 3-4 feet apart in the garden.
- Space lemongrass plants 3-4 feet apart in the garden.
- Lemongrass requires full sun and 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Lemongrass can grow up to 6 feet tall.
- Transplant lemongrass seedlings outside after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
- Lemongrass produces small, cream-colored flowers in late summer or early fall.
