Like all plants, lemongrass may be affected by various garden funguses, diseases, and distress. Using a fertilizer encourages ...

Your lemongrass should be ready to harvest after about three months, once the plant is at least 12 inches tall, says Roman: "The base of the stalk will be thicker than the upper blades, and pliable.

Botanically, lemongrass—a genus comprising 45 species—is a perennial plant. The lemongrass species commonly used for culinary purposes is West Indian lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus ).

Lemongrass is one of those herbs you can easily start from seed or a plant. Plus, as it matures, it’s one you can split to share with friends or move to other parts of your garden. Growing From Seed ...

“Fertilizer won’t fix a plant that is growing in too much shade. It can’t cure a disease, or get rid of an insect, or dry out soil that is too wet.

The easiest way to remember the difference between plant food and fertilizer is that only plants can make plant food: It’s not something that can be purchased (no matter what product labels say).

Your lemongrass should be ready to harvest after about three months, once the plant is at least 12 inches tall, says Roman: "The base of the stalk will be thicker than the upper blades, and pliable.