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How to grow lemongrass

It’s extremely easy to propagate lemongrass from stalks. The method I am going to show you is foolproof and works almost 100 percent of the time.
Total Time7 days

Instructions

  • Root Lemongrass in water for 1 week. Replace the water every day to avoid rotting, new roots and leaves will start to grow after 2-3 days. The stalks will produce roots better in water than in soil.
  • Tiny roots will start to develop after a few days. Once roots start growing, the growth rate can be staggering and fun to watch. Avoid direct sunlight at this stage.
  • After 1 week in water, place the stalks cutting in a pot with good soil mix.
  • Water the plant twice a day for a few days after planting so that the new plant is not under stress before more roots establish.
  • Lemongrass will grow into large (hefty) shrubs and be ready for harvest after 4-6 months. Harvesting can be done anytime throughout the year, just twist and pull the stalks from the ground.

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