Grow Lemongrass At Home - The Easy Way
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Lemongrass comes from the tropical Indies and is not frost hardy They require rich soil to grow and this herb has many culinary and health properties
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I did Lemongrass in hydroponics this year and it grew very very well. Put at supermarket stalk in some clay balls in a pot then in tubes that have water and fertiliser in it , 3 flows of 15 mins a day.
Yes I do grow lemongrass Tony, in fact, I'm also making a video about it lol... Interesting to get your perspective on growing this excellent herb in a colder climate than mine and I reckon you covered it well mate, cheers 👍
Thanks Mark. I will be sure to check it out mate. We all have differences depending on climates I will look forward to viewing your pal. sorry for the late reply :)
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Extremely good for you too apparently Tony... Lovely stuff, and another blinding tutorial on this medicinal mate... well done Brother
Cheers Pal. Yes very very good for you
@@simplifygardening Is the term "Oriental" used in the UK still? Outside of rugs we it is generally not used here in the states.
@@simplifygardening Any ways. I bought a plant last year and have it under lights in my basement. How do I know if it is still alive? Would it be a good idea to throw a heat mat under it? I get nervous with things drying out too fast with heat mats in the winter when the air is already so dry.
Oriental Asian terms are still used here, Nothing untoward is meant by it and to my knowledge its not a term that we shouldnt be using
I grew lemongrass last year. I had two lots, 1 I placed in a pot In the greenhouse and 1 in full sun at the allotment. The allotment grass grew far better. Also I use the leaves along with thyme and ginger as a tea with a little honey tastes wonderful. Harvist the leaves a good half handful and tie them in a knot scrunch and place in a pan along with a small bunch of thyme and a few slices of ginger. Bringing to the boil sieve into a cup and add honey to suit your taste.
Adam i cant wait to do that mate
hi mate
I have been growing lemon grass, or as it is called in France Citronelle de Madagascar, for the past 10 years, in a big terracotta pot, always been outside. big frost and snow every years and it's still great. just cut it back in winter. no worries
Wow Gilles, Thats amazing every time ive tried to over winter it outside it dies and pretty much everyone i have spoken to says the same. wonder if you have Warm frost lol :)
HI I'M GROWING LEMONGRASS HERE IN MARYLAND, I HAVE IT PLANTED IT IN THE GROUND DO I PULL IT UP FOR THE WINTER OR LEAVE IT IN THE GROUND OVER WINTER????
Thanks for information 🙏🙏🙏 Regards from Maine 🇺🇸
Never even thought about growing lemon grass. Interesting video and great information.
Thanks Shirley. Yeah its pretty good stuff and so many health benefits
Wow brilliant and nice tips you have shown. I love growing lemongrass for delicious tea and cooking.
This is so well explained for a gardening beginner like me. Thank you.
Hi, Jacques, I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. :)
I've not been successful at it once before when I tried but this spurs me on to try again. Great information. Thanks!
Diane try again and let me know how you do. Be great if you get it going the second time
Awesome update Tony thank you for sharing
Thanks for commenting and letting me know you enjoyed the video. I really appreciate it
I do! I love it for tea!
Its great in tea yum :)
Brilliant video with so much useful information. Lemongrass is one of my favourite flavours so I will be growing some soon.
Got lemongrass and getting ready to divide and plant in various places around the garden. Tku
Terrific info. I think I will give this a try now.
Thats great Greta I hope you enjoy it
Really interesting thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Lizzie :)
A really interesting video. I am tempted to give lemongrass a try. Many thanks. Mags
You really should Mags, ITs cheap and easy :)
6:57 just started my first batch of 10 from store bought lemon grass. They all rooted, although some took longer than others. You just need to be patient and give them up to 14 days to root thoroughly. I’ll put them in my heated greenhouse throughout the winter and place them outside after the last frost.
Great video and very informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Tony, you're a legend. I was going to sow some lemongrass seeds next week, I won't bother now, I'll just do this instead. Thank you 🌺
Much faster and easier Kelly :)
I love lemon grass. I've been debating on what to put in my landscape and I think this may be a good addition.
Aaron it would be a great addition
I learned loads watching this thanks Tony, great stuff, especially about the baiting of swarms. Thank you!
Im glad it was of interest matey always nice to get other channels enjoy the videos
I have beautiful lemon grass plant.their r lots if smalls in lemon grass root . I want to make more lemon grass plant out of this .
Thank you for this thorough and informative video. I'd never grown lemon grass before until the 3 spare ones I'd put in water had started rooting. I'd already potted them on and marvelled at how quickly the leaves were growing before I found this on TH-cam. You've already taught me such a lot! Thank you, and a very Happy New Year to you 🌿
Hi Emma. I am glad it was useful to you. Happy New Year to you and your family
great video
You are so inspirational. Thank you. I hope I can meet you one day,
thanks im glad your enjoying the content :)
Interesting your ideas.....
Glad it was of interest Stanley
I love lemon grass, it's really nice to meet you 👋🌞
Hey Joy. Nice to meet you too. I have lots of great videos like this one coming up so stay tuned. sorry for the late reply Been on a lot of wildfires lately :)
I'm watching your video now because I bought a little sprout from the garden center and I'm going to repot it today but wasn't sure about what to do. Thank you for this video.
Wonderful! I am sure it will storm away for you. let me know how it does this year
Yes I do grow 🍋 grass love it my food store was throwing away some stalk and I got the stalks for twenty-five cents love growing it this is my second year.
great stuff sorry about the late reply, YT didnt notify me of a load of comments
Great ideas on growing lemon grass. I may just do the hydroponic stage just to keep some fresh as I don't have much room to actually grow some. Excellent video!
Thats a great idea, will keep it fresh if nothing else
Hi, this is a great video to watch. I’ve just bought some lemongrass from the store and giving it a go at regrowing lemongrass. Fingers crossed I’ll get some roots and can plant this up for the summer, here in the UK. Thank you for sharing this video and your useful information and tips.
Wonderful! hope it works Sorry for the late reply
Fantastic Video! I have recently got a plant and planning to grow it indoors till next summer! I just want to say- don't throw the leaves away, they have exact same smell and may help you with your oil. We use this lemongrass for tea in India and yes it helps sooth stomach cramps due periods.
Decided to give it a go and so far it's working really well from shop bought and not even organic as they don't have it. The roots are developping well and new shoots are appearing. I left them on the window seal in a glass following your instructions. Soon they will be ready to plant in their first pots. Thank you very much for the savy knowledge and also, you really are a great teacher; you really know how to explain things clearly and simply.Thank you so much for all this. Xoxo
Thanks very much for your comment. It's perfect. I am glad you enjoy the way I present. I try to keep things as easy to follow and real.
Hi Tony.
I grew this from seed year before last. And I was gobsmacked at how well it grew and quickly. Unfortunately I didn't get it in before the frost got it. I have two seeds that have germinated this year. So excited.
Thats great i need to know how they do :)
Been doing this exactly as described for the last 5 years Tony.
Steve
Great stuff Steve. Good crops each year I take it mate?
@@simplifygardening Yes Terry, more than enough for my Chinese/Thai meals. I lost the lot in the 2nd year as I was away in Europe working and there was a hard frost for a few days 😕 - bought another load of stems from Tesco (69p per 2) and started again
I started growing lemongrass this year. It did wonderfully, took off and got huge. It received lots of sun and plenty of water and decent soil. Ive been making thai dressings with it, but want to find other ways to preserve it and use it. I like your demeanor, enjoyed your video.
Hey Kitty. I use it a lot in beekeeping. I am glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel :)
I've been on a roll watching videos on how to grow lemongrass. My understanding is for preserving, you can clean everything, cut the leaves off, wrap them in bundles then freeze them and use them for soups and teas. And then freeze the stalks. Freezing seems to be the best way to keep the flavor.
interesting to hear of the health benefits...I have eaten plenty but never thought about growing it. Would like to see the oil together with the bees 😀👍 Cheers mate. Nigel
ITs a video I am hoping to make later in the year mate
I am going to grow lemongrass next year as well, thank you for inspiration 👍
Great let me know how you get on
@@simplifygardening will be happy to share my experience 😉
@@fentomatofarm Great stuff :)
I received several plants with an order of Vetiver grass. I kept them potted in my green house over winter but will plant out now. We live in Portugal and we do get some frost so will see how it does. Happy to hear of the medicinal uses. Love it in cooking. Thanks for the video.
Hey thanks for such a great comment and i bet it will grow well in Portugal :)
Awsome to know you can split bulbs
:)
ill have a go at that
Let me know how you get on Steve
@@simplifygardening i will
I can't wait for the lemon grass oil video. I want to make tea :)
Yeah me too Dolly and I will be doing both of them and possibly set them up as a series playlist
@@simplifygardening I'd love to see Ginger included in the series :)
@@dollyperry3020 I will sort it just for you Dolly
@@simplifygardening Thank you Tony! What a nice man you are! :)
I bought some yesterday from an Asian market. It's in water now. Zone 5B. It's a bit different from zone 7 where I used to live.
4 out of 5 have begun rooting. The last one is not far behind. I noticed the thinner ones rooted a little faster.
I live in Southern Louisiana, I have been having the plant for about a year and its been doing great, but now seems to be dying. I've learned, from your video, that I need to put it in the ground or in a bigger pot, it needs to be fed as well. Thanks for the tips.
awesome Deborah hopefully u can save it
I just started two small lemongrass plants in pots last month. They're about a meter tall now and looking forward to harvesting them soon, but doubtful of a big enough root to divide. It's my first time to grow them so I'm hopeful to see what I can salvage for next year. Thanks for your informative video!
Your better keeping them as single plants until the spring
Cool vid x
Thanks babe xxx
Thumbs up!
Cheers Sanches
@@simplifygardening Nice to see you again! How is your pond this spring? Can you make an update for us please?
By the way, I will get my asparagus crowns next tuesday! All the way from England)) So excited you reminded me about this awesome plant!
Cant wait for your next video!
Excited Tony, one of my lemongrass has rooted, I think mine came from Kenya via Sainsbury's. I saw on-line that lemon grass likes a gravel soil mix like lemon trees like a sandy soil. I've got mine in the lounge on the window sill above the central heating.
awesome let me know how it does
we use the leaves in cooking too in fact it's more common back in the Philippines to use lemon grass leaves than the stalks itself. I have lemon grass too in my greenhouse, nice video.
Yes I use the leaves too but most people dont think to do that
I tried to grow some lemon grass from seed a few years ago but not one seed germinated. I didn't know it had so many medicinal properties, sounds like a really good herb to grow. Great video , I will keep a look out for a plant and give it a try.
Yeah as i said Jane seed can be very hit and miss. do it this way and let me know how it goes :)
Hi Tony I did grow lemongrass from seeds I kept it in the house and green house It has lasted for 3 years I've yet to see if It will shoot up again this year. It makes lovely tea, in the Seychelles they planted lemon grass below or close to the Bee hive to keep them calm. Thanks for the video Tony.
Florie thats a great idea about planting it near the hives :)
good day to you Tony !! thanks for sharing you knowledge on how to grow lemongrass from shop bought lemongrass and how to use it !! i grow it two years ago in the very same way as you do, i gave it to my brother as he uses it more than i do, but i mite star some more off for myself......
Thats great let me know how it does for you :)
Yes I do in Jamaica
Awesome does it grow well there Annmarie
@@simplifygardening yes it does
@@simplifygardening yes it does
Another benefit to Lemongrass in Texas is that snakes don't like it and it keeps them away, not to mention the deadly ones we have here.
We live in Paraguay and use the leaves in our herbal tea (yerba mate or terere)
Great tip thanks
I dont grow it but i have cholesterol problem so i shall start to try growing some.
Oh i think you should look into how good with cholesterol it really is. can really help sort you out
Post from Canada:
I love the flavour of lemon grass in my soup and tried to grow but failed.
May be it is because we hardly get fresh fresh lemon grass in the stores. From your video these are the things i will try next time.
* change water in the glass (i did not do that)
* peel off the outer layer
* get Organic lemon grass (not sure if we get that here in Canada)
Thx. for the video though. If you have any other tip for your Arctic neighbour on the planet to grow lemon grass please post it.
You are able to do and get everything in Canada I have friends there who have followed the video successfully
I got my LEMONGRASS stalk from the food for 25 cents IT'S growing fast.
I’ve grown lemon grass from seed in my grow tent 😊
Is it doing well Peter?
Yeah a lot died off in the beginning. I started it off in my grow tent as per usual XD. I have 5 plants all shooting new shoots
@@peternash1676 Yes a couple of mine died off too, thats why its worth planting many
UK Here We Grow I’m excited to see the outcome and attempting to get lemon grass oil out of it
@@peternash1676 me too
We grow it here in Australia. As long as you don't let it dry out it grows like wild fire. So much so we have to grow it in pots or it gets out of hand.
Yeah with your climate it would go wild and could become invasive I guess
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Cheers matey :)
Will frosen/almost frosen lemonade grass still work?
I over wintered aswel
Outside or inside?
UK Here We Grow i used cold frame in un heated polytunnel
Yes, growing lemongrass, but started loosing leaves after placing it in the house during winter. Taking it out,it has become chicken feed. When I chase the chickens, the attack and start pecking my feet and ankles.
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I grow mine with both methods from seeds and propagation
Thats great desi have u ever had an issue with the seed
UK Here We Grow no they grow perfectly fine no issues at all
I've managed to get another one to root. They look pretty strong too. I have my multipurpose compost & the vermiculite but no leaf mold compost. Can you tell me when I've potted it, how often does it need watering? Do I water it straight away? or leave it to settle in? I've read somewhere that they don't mind really dry soil. Is this true? Thanks in advance :0)
Got two lemongrass rooting on the windowsill right now. How is it harvested? Do you cut the tops off or take a whole stem out to use ? Does it
Produce more stems and thicken out ? Thanks.
Jan it will keep throwing new shoots at the side of older ones, Just pull off what you need then cut the tops and roots off and use the bottom 4-6 inches
Bro, I was in a lot of pain (slightly above the abdominal area, right where the ribs start to meet). I couldn't eat anything, lost about 14 kilos.
I went to a naturist Dr. Turns out I had a few different problems originating from inflamation in my intestines, causing my immune system to decrease and a bacteria got in. He said that there wasn't any medication for my problem as far as modern medicine goes, but the one thing that could help me with that bacteria was lemongrass since it kills bacteria. I went a bought me pot of lemongrass (currently figuring out how to grow it myself) Couple weeks later, the pain had stopped, my urine is back to it's usual color (it was almost brown). I haven't been drinking anything that isn't lemongrass tea since I went to the dr. Now that the bacteria is gone, he's moving me onto a wheatgrass treatment to rebuild my enzymes by introducing healthy cells into my body and finally get rid of the inflamation for good. I have the seeds germinating in a jar right this moment. I'll finally be able to eat normal food that isn't just chicken and vegetable soup, salads and tuna. Everyone should have these plants at home. They have many uses, they're easy to take care of. They are truely a resource, even if it's just for preventative measure to extend your health.
I'm a firm believer that nature has all the answers and food is the main part of that. We just need to relearn what our ancestors knew
Thank you for the informative video on growing lemon grass. Please can you tell me what your potting compost is made up from? It looks so nice and rich and not heavy like some of the composts I have used in the past. Thanks
Just watched the full video and you’ve answered my question thank you 👍
It's a mix of sieved homemade compost store-bought multi-purpose compost and some vermiculite and perlite, this makes it light and friable. If I have any available I also add leaf mould
Yes I do but this year I think I made a mistake by putting in the garage instead the house. All my leaves are brown an it hasn't start growing new stalks yet but the root part is still hard. Do you think it will grow back or do iI need to just get another plant help please
It will come back Vickie dont worry grasses which this is are strong plants
Should it first be rooted in a glas before planting on soil? Or can it be direct to the soil? Thankd
I have a lot of lemon grass in my back yard. .I make a own lemongrass tea. Love it so yummy. Put some little bit of honey. I drink every morning one cup. Before I went to work..I'm 68 yrs old. But my skin so shiny. At my face. No raincoat. No body believe me about my age. Lemongrass tea good for skin. And help for high blood and high cholesterol. Thanks.
I tried to grow lemon grass years ago from seed. I always thought of it as an ornamental plant so never gave any consideration to it being used for culinary purposes. Like you stated in the video, it was highly problematic to grow from seed so I gave up in the end and have not looked back. I'm interested in growing certain types of plants suited to being indoors. The types that have positive health benefits like improving air quality.
Perhaps you could do a video on this subject?
Yeah great in cooking, try doing it this way
PLEASE LET ME KNOW DOES LEMONGRASS NEED SUNNY OR SHADE , THANKS YOU
No I don't grow it but I should, my son uses it allot in his cooking.
oh you should grow it then
I have tried growing but it looks like it gives up half way. I will try your way but we get it refrigerated I don't know if that is ok?
How often should I water them?
when the soil is dry about an inch on the surface
I brought mine in over the winter...I cut it back when I did. Now it's spring and it's brown but I'm not sure if it's dead. Any help?
Give it water and see if some smaller shoots come from the basal plates, the top growth may have did but the basal maybe alive
Loved the video I live in Wales and have searched for organic lemongrass but cant find a local stockist In fact its hard to fine the regular lemongrass here. Any suggestions ??
Carol visit one of the ethnic stores in cardiff or newport swansea or where ever you are they always have it in them
@@simplifygardening Im in Tredegar so not very close to any of these places but thank you for your quick reply
@@km234able I think blackwood has one of those shops Carol
Did you mean ethical stores? Do you have a name for the one in Blackwood please? I cant find anything online
Never grown it . Can you nip it off above the groundline and grow again from the same plant ? like a spring onion maybe ?
Yes just pull up some and start all over again :)
I got lamon grass is drying now what to do I put outside can you please tell me thanks .
What you mean put outside?
I've tried this , brought some from the local shop, cut it down to 3 inch too the outer skin of.. Put in a container of water just to cover the tips and got roots... So now just thinking how deep to plant them in composs
Thanks
Could you answer a question please? For the first time I grew sweet peas last year and had lovely cut flowers all summer right to the end of autumn from them. To get the same again this year should I cut them down or leave them? I have been told they will grow each year but how? Thanks
You should have collected the seed from them. They wont come back you will need to resown fresh seed
Been growing it for yrs. now But don't know thhe process of extracting oil..
Rosa thats for a video later this year so stay tuned
Ok thank u I'll stay tuned.
I am wondering if putting a pot of lemongrass by the bee hive would attract bees?
No sherri its not powerful enough but if you dipped a cotton bud or cue tip in some lemongrass essential oil then you will see the bees
so if you grow it will you end up with swarms of bees seeking it out?
That would be great. BUt No. The grass needs to be bruised or ground its the oil inside that attracts the bees
Where can I get organic lemongrass in the UK?
Any asian supermarket
@@simplifygardening Thank you so much! 👍
🤔 Hmm, lemon grass eh? Thanks for the food for thought. 👍
Have you ever done any research into WILLOW WATER? I've heard good things about it, for rooting plants and medicinal use, but I don't know if it's just hype.
Yes Willow water is known to be a good root stimulant
@@simplifygardening Thanks! ☺
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Where do you get your original lemon grass from Tony? In Israel there was research carried out and Israeli doctors send their "cancer" patients to the Lemongrass farmer so that they drink it while having treatments at the hospital.
I bought it from a chinese supermarket Sorry for the late reply. A load of comments said they were responded to even though they were not. I am slowly working through them all.
@@simplifygardening Hope you and and yours are doing great. I managed to buy some seeds for a £1 a pack and 4 for the price of three packs. So I'm growing from a stalk and growing from seed. Exciting.
I tried many times but not succeed
i absolutely hate all these people who suppose to give us information about something , they talk and talk and talk with out say nothing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe if people are talking your not listening for the info they provide.
I've attempted to grow Lemon Grass many many times. I get the roots from it being in the water on my window ledge but once planted, the stem goes brown & seems to die off. Can you tell me where I'm going wrong? I am always successful at getting it to root though.
You maybe over watering and in the soil it rots, try adding a load of grit to the soil next time and see how that goes
@@simplifygardening Thanks , I'll try that & let you know :0)
In your thumbnail that lemon grow because the bulb that can root is cut off!
It does not come from Indies, it comes from India.