How to Grow Lemongrass and Propagate it FOREVER

The lemongrass plant is extremely easy to grow, flavorful, and aromatic. It's the perfect addition to your herb garden. Replanting lemongrass can be done when harvesting by simply snapping off the bottom root and a small section of the stem, while still preserving the rest of the lemongrass for use in the kitchen.

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[epicgardening]

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[aneesahsatriya]

I live in Malaysia and lemongrass was the only thing that would grow in our sandy yard (other than weeds!). 😅 We've had so many huge bushes and gave away most of the harvest to neighbours. (We harvested the whole thing after 8 months-ish and freeze the ones we're keeping for cooking.) Super encouraging for someone who thinks they have a black thumb!

[hatotthecat]

Lemongrass is called tanglad in Filipino! It grows year round here, so I was surprised when you gave tips on how to store it in the freezer. Its really fun to know more about how people in colder climates store or process their herbs! I learn a lot from your channel!

[rebeccahodgson]

I so <3 my lemongrass. We moved to the North East US, so I keep my lemongrass in a very large pot, and in winter, bring it in and plop it in a sunny window corner as an ornamental because it's just beautiful too once it fills and grows in. Then, occasionally, I take the leaves and rub them between my hands to release the scent. It makes dreary winter mornings suddenly tropical. <3 <3 <3

[Fayery_Random_YT]

i love making tea and soup with lemongrass. it calms and relaxes me

[SimplyD]

In the Caribbean we use lemon grass for tea. Smells so good. I recently started a mini container garden, and I am so excited to see how it turns out in the next few months.

[SaphsContainerGarden]

It’s taken over a huge section of my Grammy’s yard! You have to keep it in containers or harvest often.
The leaves can be dried and make tea - or fresh leaves of course. So good! I like it combined with hibiscus tea.
I also use it as mulch. I need to harvest it for mulch to keep up with its production! In the Caribbean it’s referred to as fevergrass.

[ritahall]

The smell and taste of lemon grass is heavenly

[sherrelynn]

I love the tips and thanks to Supannee! She’s so beautiful and has a happiness that’s encouraging 🕊

[e.mcm.]

I just bought one small plant about a month ago is already double its size. I was planning to keep it like an indoor plant, I hope it goes well. I LOVE lemon grass my mom had a huge one in the backyard, she uses to make not tea in the evening I was in charge of cutting the grass for the tea... Good memories of my childhood. :)

[sophrenia]

Here's a storage tip for you guys. For storing in the refrigerator, if you keep it in the fridge just like that, it will dry off real fast. What you need to do is to trim the lemongrass so it's all stem, then submerge it fully in either a bottle/Mason jar/ tupperware that fits. You just have to make sure to keep it fully in water or the exposed parts will get moldy. And don't forget to change the water every week or so. Mine's been in the fridge for nigh on a month and a half and it's still usable. The same goes for ginger, turmeric and galangal although you need a bit more frequent water change for turmeric and it gets mushier faster.

[zenofplants]

Just wanted to let you know lemon grass is heartier than you might think. I live in zone 8b/9a area, winter temps dropping to the 20’s frequently (we’ve had snow here in south TX 2 winters in 5 yrs). My lemon grass dies back in winter, I cut it down to a stump, leaving it outside in its container all year, and every spring it flourishes back with 4ft of beautiful grass. I harvest from the sides and it smells/tastes great still. 😊

[alfredmeneses]

Thank you for posting this! I’m a first time gardener and lemongrass is one of my pride and joys in my container herbs collection. I’d like to grow it next year but they won’t survive in my zone during winter so I’m so happy to know how I can propagate the roots after I harvest them and just keep them indoors till the next growing season.

[samartinez]

I just planted some this year. My dog ate the top of it, but we're coming back now lol. Perfect for me. Thank you brother.

[CardiganConservative]

Each time I decide on another thing to grow, I search and see you have a video on it. Thank you 😊 love your peaceful demeanor and always packed with information. Love your videos. 🎉

[Iamsolcosta]

I just found your channel and I am consuming all the content like a mad person! Thank you so much for your work and dedication, this is so very helpful! Hugs from Barcelona!

[ritabaker]

Just grew some lemongrass for the first time this year and fell in love with it. Easy to care for and grows beautifully in pots. I use the entire plant. I tressed the leaves into little rings, that I put in the freezer, and use them for herbal tea. The green hard part of the stem I dehydrated and powdered. I put this in soups and curries.

[JudyTanishaHenry]

We use lemongrass for tea in the Caribbean.

[lorenajethmal]

We use the actual grass part and make lemongrass tea, you just cut the leaves rinse them well, tie them in a little bundle and simmer for a little while, is delicious. Greetings from Panamá 🇵🇦

[aliaub]

Lemongrass tea with a bit of honey is amazing.