Citrongräs

Frisk citrussmak för asiatisk matlagning — len citrongräs (Cymbopogon), ett doftande gräs som odlas från frö. Odla det i kruka och övervintra det under tak.

  • Citrongräsfrön Malabar (Cymbopogon flexuosus) – ettårig ört Citrongräs Malabar (Cymbopogon flexuosus) – ettåriga örtfrön från SeedsChoice
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    Doftande citrongräsfrön för varma miljöer Citrongräsfrön är ett utmärkt val för odlare som söker en värmeälskande ört med frisk, citruslik arom och upprätt, gräsliknande växtform. Den här ettåriga örten kallas även östindiskt citrongräs och Malabar-gräs,...

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Lemongrass seeds — fresh citrus flavour for Asian cooking

Lemongrass brings a bright, fresh, lemony zing to Thai and Southeast Asian dishes, soups and teas — a tender, fragrant grass you can raise from seed. The species is gathered under Cymbopogon within our culinary herb range. New to herbs? Our herb growing guide covers the basics.

Lemongrass needs warmth and an early start — the calendar shows when to sow.

A tender tropical grass

Lemongrass forms a clump of aromatic, arching leaves and swollen stem bases — the part used in cooking. Tender and frost-sensitive, it's best grown in a pot in our container range so it can move under cover for winter.

Growing lemongrass from seed

Sow indoors in warmth in early spring, keep it bright and humid, and pot on as it grows. Give it a sunny, sheltered spot or a warm windowsill, water and feed well in summer, and bring it indoors before the first frost.

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Popular herb categories: Cymbopogon · Culinary Herbs · Aromatic Herbs · Container Herbs · All Herb Seeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is lemongrass used for?
Its fresh, lemony flavour is central to Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, soups and teas.

Is it hardy?
No — it is tender and frost-sensitive, so grow it in a pot and overwinter it under cover.

When do I sow it?
Indoors in warmth in early spring.

Which part do you use?
The swollen base of the stem.

Where should I grow it?
A sunny, sheltered spot or a warm windowsill, brought indoors before frost.