Lemon Grass Seeds – Fragrant Citrus-Grass Perennial

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:

• Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Seed Count: 200 + seeds per packet

• Germination Rate: 70–80%

• Germination Time: 10–14 days (warm, moist conditions)

• Maturity: 90–120 days to usable stalks

• Flavor & Aroma: Strong lemon-citrus with grassy undertones

• Plant Habit: Clumping perennial grass, 1–2 m tall at maturity

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

🌡️ Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): February–April

• Transplanting: 4–6 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 leaves and are 15–20 cm tall

• Temperature Range: 20 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid ideal)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Watering: Regular, moderate—keep soil consistently moist but well-drained

• Soil: Rich, loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Spacing: 50–60 cm between clumps to allow spread

Why Grow Lemon Grass?

• Fresh citrus stalks: for teas, curries, soups & cocktails

• Aromatic landscape: fills garden with uplifting lemon scent

• Medicinal uses: aids digestion, relaxes muscles, repels insects

• Perennial bounty: harvest stalks year after year once established

• Easy care: vigorous grower in warm climates and containers