How long does lemongrass take to grow?

Lemongrass is ready to harvest in about 100 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Lemongrass

Plant lemongrass by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Lemongrass planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Aug 7

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Lemongrass is ready to harvest in about 100 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of lemongrass in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with lemongrass

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Sod Webworms Chinch Bugs Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant lemongrass in your zone

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