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Lemongrass

Lemongrass

  • Product number: 339000
  • Origin: South Asia
  • Latin: Cymbopogon flexuosus

A very tasty lemongrass that grows easily and is an excellent substitute for the thicker, Asian variety. The leaves are narrow and purplish-red at the base. It adds a delicious fresh flavour to e.g. Chinese stir-fries. Also popular in the East in perfumes, oils and medicines.

Denominations:
Latin: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Dutch: Citroengras
Also known as: Sereh or Garamakusu (Ind)
English: East Indian Lemon Grass

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Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the seeds with a (fleece)cloth to prevent drying out. Move to a cooler place after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there is a long germination period for latecomers.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • September
  • October
  • November

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered
  • Greenhouse

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Inconspicuous flowers in spikes
  • Origin: South Asia
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Cymbopogon flexuosus
  • Dutch: Lemongrass
  • Also known as: Lemongrass or Garamakusu (Ind)
  • English: East Indian Lemon Grass
  • All year round

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