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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 24, 2011
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    They are tropical plants and cannot tolerate temps below 25 F. If it does not get colder that 25 F where you live, they can be left outdoors (covered well) and will come back, but if it does get colder than this, you will need to bring them indoors for the winter.

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    Cambodia914 on
    October 25, 2011
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    Thanks Nikki- We live in upstate NY and at times we get chill factors of -30f with regurlar Temps in single digets. I will dig them up and bring them inside for winter.
    David

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    Nikki on
    March 27, 2012
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    Seeds are easy to get online but you can try to propagate the plant as well. You can buy some firm, fresh lemongrass from your local supermarket and put it bulb downwards in a glass of water. Change the water every day and wait for it to root. Once there are lots of small roots growing, pot it up and keep it moist. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/learn-about-growing-lemon-grass-plant.htm

    This article will help with harvesting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/harvesting-lemongrass.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 21, 2012
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    They are likely suffering from transplant shock. You can cut them back some (I would leave at least a couple inches or more) and ensure they have plenty of water.

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    Nikki on
    June 29, 2012
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    You can harvest your lemon grass as soon as you see new growth on your transplant. The stuff tends to grow faster than you can use it, so good luck! Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/harvesting-lemongrass.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 17, 2012
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    Nikki on
    October 20, 2012
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