5601 52 Ave. N. St. Pete
4"Potted Lemongrass plants...
PRICE: 4" pot $7.ea.
Live lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrates) is a tall, tropical, clumping evergreen grass featuring vibrant blue-green, strap like leaves and stout, bulbous stalks that release a strong, fresh citrus scent when crushed
* Growth Habit: Forms dense, fountain like slumps up to 2 ro 5 feet and up to 3 feet wide.
*Stalks: Thick, rigid and tightly wrapped at the base, resembling pale green or white bulbous green onions.
*Foliage: Long, narrow, arching blades with sharply edged tips that gently droop outward.
GROWING NEEDS
*Sunlight: Thrive in full sun
*Soil & Water: Prefers consistently moist, well draining, rich soil and high humidity
*Climate: Acts as a hardy perennial in warm tropical zones USDA zones 9-11
HOW TO HARVEST LEMONGRASS
*Wait until the plant is at lease 1 foot tall.
*Select stalks that are roughly 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick.
*Harvest during growing season.
*Cut the stalk cleanly at the very base with a sharp knife.
*Slice of the grassy tops and use the 6 to 8 inches of the thick stalk
PREPARING THE STALKS
*Peel layers and stop when you reach the tender pale green or white core. Mince this soft core for cooking, or bruise the whole steak to infuse soups and teas
