Lemon Grass Seeds – Fragrant Citrus-Grass Perennial
Quantity: Aprrox: 100 Seeds ⓘ
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Lemon Grass Seeds – Fragrant Citrus-Grass Perennial
Lemon Grass Seeds – Fragrant Citrus-Grass Perennial
Features
Companion plants coming soon.
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