Lemongrass

Description

Latin Name – Cymbopogon flexousus

Sowing Instructions – Start seeds in small pots in spring. Sow thinly on the surface, pressing them down gently to ensure they are in good contact with the compost and water from beneath by placing the pot in a saucer of water. Germinate in a heated propagator.

When seedlings are large enough to handle, arrange three in a small pot filled with multi-purpose compost and place on a bright, frost free windowsill.

When roots show through the bottom move into a larger pot – it may be necessary to do this several times, plants eventually ending up in a 20cm (8in) pot, before the lemongrass is ready to be placed in a sunny spot outside in early summer.

Hints and Tips –Place plants in a sunny, sheltered position over summer and keep well watered.

Move plants back indoors in late summer, putting it in a bright, cool position and reduce watering, keeping the compost just moist. A minimum temperature of 5C (40F) is ideal.

Number of Seeds – Approx 500