East Indian Lemongrass Organic Seeds .
Sowing Season by Climate:
Cold - Mid Spring to Early Summer
Temperate - Mid Spring to Early Summer
Sub-Tropical - Spring to Early Summer
Tropical - Summer, wet seasonGermination Temperatures: 15-24°C / 59-75°F.
Start: Seedling tray or small pots. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks prior to last frosts to get a longer growing season in cooler climates.
Soil: Moist, well draining.
Sow: Surface sow and press gently into soil. Moisten and cover pots / tray with plastic kitchen wrap (or place in greenhouse) to maintain humidity and moisture. Remove slowly over a week once germination begins, to acclimatise to the outside environment and to make sure the plastic does not inhibit seedling growth.
pH: 5.0-6.5 Water: Keep Moist at all times but not wet.
Position: Well lit position, out of direct sun. A sunny windowsill indoors is ideal if starting early.
Germination Time: 7-21 days Transplant: Once big enough to handle.
Spacing: Thin to 15-20 cm's (6-8 inches)
Feeding: Can be fertilised every month during the growing season.
Companion plants: Mint, Thyme, Coriander, Basil, Marigolds, Echinacea, Galangal and Ginger. Plant up to 20 cm's away so that the Lemon Grass does not steal sunlight from other plants. Don't plant with: Nothing specific Harvest: 160 days.
Lemon Grass is drought tolerant but will grow best if watered regularly, as long a soil is not too wet. In cooler zones where the Lemongrass will die back for winter, plant can be cut right back to the ground if you want it to grow back in Spring. Don't pull the plant out of the ground unless you want it gone completely or are relocating.
20+ Seeds per Pack
Each Pack comes with Full Growing Instructions
All seeds are FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.
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