Keep
a pot of this easy-to-grow herb on a sunny windowsill, then harvest it fresh
for Thai dishes or delicious teas.
The
stems of this tender aromatic herb have a tangy lemon taste. Fresh stems,
available in many Asian grocery stores and supermarkets, root easily to create
new plants.
Select firm stems that have a woody, light brown base. When
to Plant: Early spring
At Its Best: All year round
Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Materials
Needed:
fresh lemon grass stems
glass or jar of water
sharp knife
3-in. plastic pots
soil-based potting mix
liquid houseplant fertilizer
decorative indoor plante
Root the Stems
Buy
fresh lemon grass stems and put the bulbous ends in a jar of water. Stand them
on a bright windowsill for a few weeks until a good root system has developed.
Change the water weekly.
Trim and Plant
Fill
small pots with soil-based potting mix. Trim off the top of each stem and pot
the young plants up. Water well, and keep on a warm, sunny windowsill, or in a
greenhouse.
Care and Maintenance
Water
well during summer, and apply a liquid fertilizer every two weeks. Move them up
into larger pots as they grow. In winter, keep the soil just moist. To harvest,
cut the stems close to the roots.
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