Likes to Grow out with (companion plants)
Pure Lemongrass
The ‘Slab of Seed’ is our original invention, handmade from a special blend of organically enriched super-soil and infused with the finest Heirloom seed sourced from expert farmers from around the world. The slab itself will hold water 3x longer than the soil it is planted in, is easy to space and plant and the added soil pro-biotics improve the growth of the plant and the taste of the harvest. This Slab of Seed will grow you a delicious heirloom* Asian herb variety: Lemongrass (*Heirloom seed is the purest & oldest seed on earth – read below why I chose this delicious variety)
- SPROUTS IN: 12 – 20 days
- HARVEST IN: 14 – 16 weeks
- PICK FOR: 8+ weeks
- GROWS ‘SOW’ MUCH: 5 block slab – 1 block yields = 4Kg+ stalks
HOW TO GROW
HOW TO GROW
WHEN TO SOW?
WHEN TO SOW?
WHY I LOVE THIS HEIRLOOM
WHY I LOVE THIS HEIRLOOM
LEMONGRASS has been used in cooking and herbal medicine for at least five thousand years. It was used by locals in India for a variety of medical issues. The plant has deep historical roots in Asian and African cultures as well. Lemongrass has been cultivated in Southeast Asia for the past two thousand years. History shows that in East India and Sri Lanka, lemongrass was combined with other herbs to make a drink locally known as fever tea. The locals would use this beverage to treat fevers, irregular menstruation, diarrhea and stomachaches. India also used the oil to treat fungal infections of the skin. The Chinese used the herb in similar ways, to treat headaches, stomachaches, colds and sore muscles and joints. The Cubans use the oil today to reduce blood pressure. It is one of the most common herbs for digestive issues in Brazil and the Caribbean today. To thrive, lemongrass requires bright sunlight for most of the day with times of light shade. It also needs damp soil with an excellent drainage system. The plant can adapt to many landscapes though. It is a common plant in home herb gardens and greenhouses.
TASTING NOTE: Citrusy & Lemony
