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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 14, 2013
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    I have grown lemon grass in 12-14" containers. Anything much larger is too heavy to move in winter. When the plant gets too large, it's quartered and repotted.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 8, 2013
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    I'm a little perplexed at the phrase, ''trimming the roots first, as usual''. If you loosen potbound roots to encourage their growth out into new soil, a plant should exhibit new growth within a couple weeks. If the roots were cut, the plant is putting most of it's energy into re-establishing the root system so it can support the foliage. (I would think that severing roots would be akin to our veins and arteries being damaged.) Lemon grass is a robust plant, and with proper nutrition and water, should be growing like gangbusters.

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    Nikki on
    January 21, 2014
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    Brown tips typically indicate that the plant is getting too little water. I would increase water for the plant and make sure it is not rootbound. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm Thai basil will grow just like normal basil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/growing-thai-basil.htm Typically you do not need to thin limes. They will normally thin themselves to match the water and nutrients that they are getting. Make sure the plant is getting extra water at this time so that it does not over thin itself.

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    Nikki on
    February 10, 2014
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    Although it can be grown from seed, it's much easier (and quicker) to propagate lemongrass from stalks. Cut off several inches from the top of your stalks and peel away any dry or withered layers near the base. Fill a glass jar with water and place the stalks (bottom-end) in the water. Within a couple weeks, you should see roots appearing but keep the stalks in the water until these roots are at least an inch or so long. If you no longer have any of the lemongrass left, you can usually purchase it at the grocery store and propagate them the same way.

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    Nikki on
    April 15, 2014
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    You can cut the plant back and this should help keep it under control. If the plant is taking up too much room in the garden, simply remove some of the plant. It does root very easily so take care in where you toss it (in case you don't want to replant what you dig up). You may even want to give some of the plant away to others. Do you use it in the kitchen? Harvesting the plant regularly will also help. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/harvesting-lemongrass.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 22, 2015
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    You can cut them back to your desired height -they respond well to being trimmed.

    For more information about growing lemongrass, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lemongrass/learn-about-growing-lemon-grass-plant.htm

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