Cultivate your own supply of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus ‘Herva Príncipe’)—tall, aromatic stalks bursting with lemony flavor for teas, soups, and essential oils.
Grow a Tropical Culinary & Medicinal Staple!
Lemon Grass ‘Herva Príncipe’ features sturdy 1–2 m clumps of slender, sword-shaped leaves that exude bright citrus notes when crushed. Harvest the lower stalks and leaf bases for fresh or dried use in herbal teas, curries, stir-fries, marinades, and homemade infusions.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 200 + seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 70–80%
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Germination Time: 10–14 days (warm, moist conditions)
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Maturity: 90–120 days to usable stalks
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Flavor & Aroma: Strong lemon-citrus with grassy undertones
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Plant Habit: Clumping perennial grass, 1–2 m tall at maturity
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
🌡️ Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): February–April
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Transplanting: 4–6 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 leaves and are 15–20 cm tall
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Temperature Range: 20 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid ideal)
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
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Watering: Regular, moderate—keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
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Soil: Rich, loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 50–60 cm between clumps to allow spread
Why Grow Lemon Grass?
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Fresh citrus stalks: for teas, curries, soups & cocktails
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Aromatic landscape: fills garden with uplifting lemon scent
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Medicinal uses: aids digestion, relaxes muscles, repels insects
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Perennial bounty: harvest stalks year after year once established
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Easy care: vigorous grower in warm climates and containers
