Varieties
There are two common varieties of lemongrass.
- West Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) it grows easily in any warm climate (like Australia). Better for cooking. we also have this variety listed
- East Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) has purple tinges in the stems.
Climate
Lemongrass thrives in warm growing conditions with well-drained soil and is drought tolerant so don’t need much water. You can grow lemongrass in a pot or your herb garden but it also makes a great addition to garden beds.
Care & Problems
Lemongrass is so hardy that it isn’t susceptible to lots of pests and bugs. If your plant is looking sad make sure it is getting enough sunlight and give it some water.
Pruning
Cut back any dead foliage in late winter, early spring and watch it thrive.
Harvest
In Australia, you can harvest lemongrass year-round just be mindful that in winter it will take longer to grow back. Depending on when you plant it, generally, it takes a couple of months to grow to full size.