Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Plant family
Süßgräser (Poaceae) (Poaceae)
Season Overview
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Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
30 cm
Row spacing
45 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Instructions
Description
Native to Asia, evergreen and perennial grass belongs to the frost-sensitive plants and should ideally winter at 10 ° C. Its foliage leaves develop an aromatic fragrance. Some species also develop small bulbs. Both leaves and bulbs are used for many dishes and teas due to their fresh, aromatic taste. It goes well with fish, poultry, and seafood. In some Asian dishes, such as Thai curry, it is an integral part. For cooking rather the light bulbs are used, for teas the leaves are used. Image by EDDIE LEE on Pixabay.
Origin:
The origin for lemongrass is in tropical Asia.
Growing tips
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
No pests
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