LEMON GRASS SEEDS
HR00069 EAST INDIAN LEMON GRASS SEEDS
Cymbopogon flexuosus
This tropical perennial grass is grown as an annual and makes a handsome ornamental edible. The fibrous leaves have a strong lemon aroma and are the source of lemongrass oil that is used to flavor candy, ice cream and pastries. Made into a tea, it can help with digestive problems. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 400 seeds.
How to Plant LEMON GRASS Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or flats, pressing into soil and covering lightly. Light aids germination. Kept at 70° F., germination averages 10-20 days. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
