Wow! I will have to try that. Mine never seems that easy. I ended up digging up the whole plant. I have some stalks soaking in water on my counter. Hoping to plant them for next year. High five for this cool tip.
First year garden coming 2023. Have raised beds full and garlic planted. Marked my calendar for the 21st, didn’t know it was a whole event. What time are you starting??
Not something I would grow (I prefer lemon balm tea), but helpful tip. I have learned a lot from you. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get my fall fertilizing done before the extreme cold and snow hit here in MinneSNOWta. Can I use those same fertilizers (humic acid, etc.) during some of the early spring thaws before planting season?
I would be very interested in purchasing some seeds. However, I am just starting out (2nd year), and I would love to know if you have a "seed tutorial video" that I could watch? Thanks
My crackerjack marigolds (seeds from MIgardender) grew over 4 feet tall and looked like bushes, nothing like your small plants. They were unexpected and very cool, except I only got solid yellow and orange flowers and missed any signs of red. Amazingly, they kept putting out new flowers weeks after the foliage was black and drooping from a few freezes. I felt bad cutting them down, buy it's getting cold out there!
For anyone new to Lemon grass… Please be aware that the leaves are serrated and, if you try to do this easy and efficient method for harvesting while sleeveless, you are going to get scrapes and cuts all along your arms. They're not usually more than a scratch but I HAVE had some that literally bleed all over as I'm trying to keep on harvesting. It's a no-go at that point! It's usually the older leaves that cause a problem. The younger ones aren't so bad.
Just wear long sleeves and gloves if you're not familiar and you should be good to go. Other notes? Every Spring, I get myself a stalk of lemongrass from the local farmer's market and stick it in a pot or a nearby good sunny spot once any chance of frost is gone (May in my old 6b climate, Anytime now in zone 10a) and within a few weeks I have plenty to harvest, make tea, use in cooking or just give away..! It's a wonderful plant to grow for anyone!
Question: do you ship to Canada? If so is it still free shipping? I love to support small business! And I've just made my list of seeds I need lol.
The lemongrass harvest tip is just great – like you I"ve been using scissors or knife and finding it a bit of a pain. Thank you to your viewer
Here in FL 9b, my lemon grass is evergreen and reaches about 6’ and is a massive clump. I’ll give this a try
Great tip on the lemon grass. And thanks for the heads up on the 21st!
Your lemon grass is big and beautiful. Did it grow that big from seed planted in early spring and will it come back next year?
Totally awesome! Are these seeds local to certain locations?
Like harvesting rhubarb!
Wow! I will have to try that. Mine never seems that easy. I ended up digging up the whole plant. I have some stalks soaking in water on my counter. Hoping to plant them for next year. High five for this cool tip.
Hurricane Ian did not hurt my lemongrass. Great big stand.
It reminds me a bit of how you harvest rhubarb.
First year garden coming 2023. Have raised beds full and garlic planted. Marked my calendar for the 21st, didn’t know it was a whole event. What time are you starting??
Not something I would grow (I prefer lemon balm tea), but helpful tip. I have learned a lot from you. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get my fall fertilizing done before the extreme cold and snow hit here in MinneSNOWta. Can I use those same fertilizers (humic acid, etc.) during some of the early spring thaws before planting season?
I am trying to overwinter my lemongrass. We will see
Whoa! Awesome!!!
Lovage is one of my favorite herbs in place of growing celery
What time are you doing the event on the 21st
I would be very interested in purchasing some seeds.
However, I am just starting out (2nd year), and I would love to know if you have a "seed tutorial video" that I could watch?
Thanks
The bend and snap!
New from garden state gardener… fabulous interview and great video today !
So it kinda separates like a succulent does with pups, or that's how it looks to me, anyway. Pretty cool!!
My crackerjack marigolds (seeds from MIgardender) grew over 4 feet tall and looked like bushes, nothing like your small plants. They were unexpected and very cool, except I only got solid yellow and orange flowers and missed any signs of red. Amazingly, they kept putting out new flowers weeks after the foliage was black and drooping from a few freezes. I felt bad cutting them down, buy it's getting cold out there!
Love lemon grass
Crackerjack Marigolds tend to be much larger – blooms around 3-4" across. They also tend to be 2-4' tall, though there may be some shorter varieties.
For anyone new to Lemon grass… Please be aware that the leaves are serrated and, if you try to do this easy and efficient method for harvesting while sleeveless, you are going to get scrapes and cuts all along your arms. They're not usually more than a scratch but I HAVE had some that literally bleed all over as I'm trying to keep on harvesting. It's a no-go at that point! It's usually the older leaves that cause a problem. The younger ones aren't so bad.
Just wear long sleeves and gloves if you're not familiar and you should be good to go. Other notes? Every Spring, I get myself a stalk of lemongrass from the local farmer's market and stick it in a pot or a nearby good sunny spot once any chance of frost is gone (May in my old 6b climate, Anytime now in zone 10a) and within a few weeks I have plenty to harvest, make tea, use in cooking or just give away..! It's a wonderful plant to grow for anyone!