Lemongrass Temperature Tolerance - Garden Work

Lemongrass is a subtropical plant that won't survive freezing temperatures. If you live anywhere colder than zones 8b/9a, grow lemongrass in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter. Lemongrass is a trendy tea ingredient or seasoning spice these days, however it can also repel insects, scent your home and add to a healthy diet.

I love the flavor of lemongrass. I did not want to pay $$$$ for a teeny weensy starter plant of lemongrass plus shipping fees. I did a Google search on growing lemongrass and found you could grow it from a stalk purchased in grocery store if said stalk has some small roots still on the bottom. The Vietnamese store where I sometimes shop always has stalks of lemongrass but they are always ...

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