When to Plant: Plant after the last danger of frost has passed. Lemongrass LOVES warmth and humidity.

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Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun

Soil: Well-drained soil key for lemongrass. I don’t suggest planting in Kansas clay soil. If planting in a container, use a general purpose mix.

Provide moisture when the top 1” of potting mix is dry or when you notice wilt. If in a container, daily watering may be necessary.

If planted in a container, try a slow-release fertilizer for easy care, following the recommended bottle rates. Sometimes, potting mixes incorporate slow release fertilizer that lasts for 6 months.

In most cases, gardeners like to plant lemongrass for its mosquito repelling qualities. However, you can also use it in stir fries and salads.

Harvest a stalk after it has reached at least a foot tall by twisting it off at the base.

Lemongrass is a true grass, but not the kind we are accustomed to in Kansas. It clumps and spreads laterally like our prairie natives, but it also forms juicy stalks that grow thick and are great for culinary use!