Lemongrass Stalks x 3 – Cymbopogon – Ready to Plant – Fast Growing & Versatile

Lemongrass Stalks x 3 – Cymbopogon – Ready to Plant – Fast Growing & VersatileBring a touch of the tropics to your garden with three happy, healthy Lemongrass stalks (Cymbopogon), ready to plant and grown with love in my permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven, QLD. This easy-care, multi-purpose plant is an absolute must-have for any edible garden, offering benefits that range from culinary magic to natural pest control.Lemongrass is a vigorous, clumping perennial that multiplies quickly from the root, making it a highly rewarding plant for minimal effort. It thrives with very little water and is adaptable to both full sun and partial shade. Beyond its culinary uses, it’s a powerhouse in the garden: plant it along borders to suppress grass, use the fast-growing foliage as “chop and drop” biomass for instant mulch, and enjoy its natural scent, which is known to help deter mosquitoes.Uses & Health Benefits:Culinary: The tender, lower portions of the stalks are essential in Asian cooking, adding a bright, citrusy note to soups, curries, stir-fries, and chicken dishes. Simply peel away the tough outer layers and slice thinly.Herbal Tea: The aromatic green tops can be harvested regularly, dehydrated, and stored in an airtight container for a refreshing and soothing homemade tea.Wellness: Traditionally, lemongrass tea is enjoyed for its potential benefits, including aiding digestion, reducing bloating, and providing a gentle, uplifting energy.Planting & Growing Tips: Getting your lemongrass established is simple. Follow these steps for the best results:Upon Arrival: Place the stalks in a glass of water for 24 hours to rehydrate and refresh them after their journey.Planting: Dig a shallow hole in a pot or directly in the ground. Position your stalks, backfill with soil, and firm it down gently.Position: Choose a spot with full sun or part shade. A well-drained position is crucial, as lemongrass does not like to sit in wet soil. A slightly raised garden bed is ideal.Watering: Water in thoroughly and deeply straight after planting. After that, water only as required. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.Shipping & Important Notes:Price: For three vigorous, naturally grown stalks, ready for you to plant. Pick up from Pacific Haven is available by appointment only.Dispatch: We usually dispatch orders on Mondays to ensure your plants arrive fresh and well before the weekend.Shipping Locations: We send plants within Australia only, excluding WA, NT, TAS, and Norfolk Island.Please Note: As with any new food or herb, we encourage you to do your own research before use. Please also refer to our full disclaimer located in the footer of this page.