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How to Grow Lemongrass

Published: Aug. 20, 2019, 4:26 p.m.

Anyone who likes Asian cooking is likely to be a fan of the lemongrass plant. With its lemony, slightly-bitter citrus flavor and aroma, it’s commonly used in food.

But what very few realize is that it’s fairly easy to grow at home if you’re in a warm climate. Even cooler-climate gardeners can grow it outdoors during the late spring and summer. It’s easy to bring a small clump indoors for the cold months, allowing you to grow it year-round!

So let’s explore the citrusy sensation that is lemon grass. Not only is it good for food, it’s great in the landscape!

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