PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) INDIAN LEMONGRASS | id:24033 | Cymbopogon citratus | Ecologically grown | Annual/Perennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom Easy to grow and highly productive. Lemongrass seeds are naturally low in germination because of imperfect pollination. Typical germination rates are 30-40%. Lemongrass oil in leaves is used for flavouring in edible products. Vitamins+: B5+, C+, K, Mg, Mn+ Companion plants: Basil, Rosemary, Cilantro, Marigold, Oregano, Thyme. Far from: Potato, Fennel, Rose, Strawberry. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 72H is recommended for improved germination. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.||Can be direct sown outside when all danger of frost has passed. Harvesting tip: Handle gently as leaves bruise easily or turn black.For strongest oil content, harvest mid to late afternoon, after morning dew has dried. Storage tip: Store in plastic bag for up to 3-4 days
Seed depth:1/4″ Direct, Plant spacing:24″, Row spacing:30″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-21 days/jrs, 18-25°C Optimally:21°C, Maturity:100 days/jrs, Height: 3-5′, Width: 2-3′, Edible leaf (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
