West Indian · Lemongrass
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 10th |
| Last Frost | May 19th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 2nd |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 31st |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 21st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Start indoors well before your last frost, then transplant only after nights stay warm so lemongrass can rapidly re-establish and thicken.