400 Lemongrass Seeds - Cymbopogon Culinary Herb for Tea, Asian Cooking, Fresh Flavor

Grow your own aromatic lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) with this packet of 400 premium seeds. This versatile perennial grass is prized for its fresh, citrusy flavor and fragrance, essential in Southeast Asian cuisine, herbal teas, soups, and marinades.

Lemongrass forms tall, graceful clumps of blue-green foliage, reaching 3-5 feet tall, and can also be grown as an ornamental grass. It's a staple herb in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian dishes. The leaves and tender lower stalks are used fresh or dried.

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Zones:** Perennial in zones 9-11. Grown as an annual in cooler climates or can be overwintered indoors.
- **Light:** Full sun (6-8 hours daily).
- **Water:** Moderate, consistent watering. Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
- **Germination:** Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Surface sow, as seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil consistently moist and warm (70-75°F). Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
- **Harvest:** Stalks can be harvested once plants are established and have multiple stems. Cut at the base. For continuous harvest, divide mature clumps every few years.

Perfect for herb gardens, container gardening, or as a fragrant border plant. Seeds are non-GMO and intended for culinary and gardening use.