Lemongrass 'Lemonkist' - 1.9L

SKU: 4032

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Lemongrass - Lemonkist This hardy, fragrant grass can be used in Thai and Indonesian cuisine, and can be used to make a delicious herbal teas. It's easy to grow, forming a tall, densely tufted grass, with long, arching, pale-blue leaves. It's a semi-hardy perennial that goes dormant in winter. Wind and salt tolerant, can be grown in a container. Grows 1m x 1m. Position Full sun. Prefers fairly free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Planting Mix in compost and sheep pellets with your soil before planting. Care Feed with sheep pellets in spring, and every few months through spring and summer with Ocean Grow to promote growth and improve your soil. Trim back in early spring (after the threat of frosts have passed) to around 15cm to encourage fresh growth.

Position

Full sun open position in moist, well drained, fertile soil.

Planting

Dig a hole double the size of the pot the plant came in. Backfill, mixing compost and sheep pellets in with your soil. Feed once planted, water deeply.

Care

Keep moist during hotter months, less in winter. Feed Spring, Summer, Autumn.

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