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Outsidepride 1000 Seeds Perennial Cymbopogon Flexuosus Lemon Grass Seed for Planting
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Herbs |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Brand | Outsidepride |
Material Feature | GMO Free, Heirloom |
Color | Green |
Special Feature | Seeds |
Expected Blooming Period | Year Round |
Sunlight Exposure | Partial Sun |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Expected Planting Period | Spring |
About this item
- Cymbopogon flexuosus, or commonly referred to as Lemon Grass, is a tropical perennial that is a well-known herb for Asian foods and for other culinary uses. Our heirloom seeds are non-gmo.
- Lemon grass plants forms a clump, reaching 36 – 60 inches in height and 24 – 36 inches in width. It is very much like an ornamental grass with strap-like leaves reaching 36 inches and arching.
- This grass plant has a strong lemon aroma, and is used in making oil. It is used in fish and chicken dishes, soups and sauces, and in hot teas.
- These non-gmo plants prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Space plants 36 - 48 inches apart. Lemon Grass will grow as an annual in cold areas. It also will do well planted in a container so that it can be brought indoors during the winter.
- Sowing rate: Sow 2 - 3 heirloom seeds per plant to begin growing lemon grass.
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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) - Grow Lemon Grass seeds for an essential herb used in Asian cuisine. The leaves and stems of Lemon Grass can be used fresh or dried to impart a distinct lemon flavor. Lemongrass herb adds exquisite flavor to soup, curries, and sauces, as well as fish and chicken dishes. It is also great for keeping the mosquitoes away! Makes a wonderful ingredient for hot teas. Made into a tea, it can help with digestive problems. This clump-forming perennial easily is grown from herb seeds, and it resembles an ornamental grass with its aromatic cane-like stems arising from a central base. The lemon-scented, linear, strap leaves reach 3 feet long, falling over at the tip. The fibrous leaves have a very strong lemon aroma and are the source of Lemon Grass oil that is used to flavor candy, ice cream and pastries.
The Lemon Grass ornamental thrives in moist soil and full sun, growing 36 - 60 inches tall. Grow in containers so that the plant can be moved indoors during winter. It is a tropical perennial grown as an annual in most parts of the United States. It is not tolerant of frost and any heavy frost will kill it.
How To Grow Lemon Grass From Seed: Sowing Lemon Grass herb seeds indoors is recommended for optimum germination rates. Sow the ornamental grass seeds on the surface of the soil and press gently into the soil. Cover Lemongrass seeds lightly with peat moss. Transplant outdoors after plant has reached a height of 6 inches.
Lemongrass is a sub-tropical plant and it can’t handle hard freezing temperatures. If you live anywhere colder than about a zone 9a, you’ll want to grow your lemongrass in a pot, and bring it indoors for the winter. And even then, you might want to bring it in, just in case you get an unexpected temperature drop.
Grow your lemongrass in full sun, with plenty of water, in a rich, well-draining soil. If you’re growing it in a pot, top-dress it with compost or worm castings every couple of weeks, to make sure it’s getting plenty of nutrients.
Lemongrass will naturally propagate itself, once it is established. Small stalks of new plants will begin to grow off the side of existing stalks.
Lemongrass will germinate within a week or two, and if our experience is typical, the seed has a high germination rate. Keep the seeds moist and in a warm spot until they germinate. Transplant them to a pot when they’re about six inches tall, spacing them about 2-3 inches apart, and making sure they’ll have plenty of space for good root growth.
Much of lemongrass’s flavor is concentrated in its lower, cane-like stalks, which is why most markets sell them already trimmed of their leafy tops, leaving just a few short, spiky blades still attached. Look for firm, pale-green stalks with fat, bulbous bottoms and reasonably fresh-looking tops (they may be a little dry but shouldn’t be desiccated or yellowed).
To use lemongrass in marinades, stir-fries, salads, spice rubs, and curry pastes, trim the top and base of the stalks—you want to use only the bottom 4 inches or so. Then peel off any dry or tough outer layers before finely chopping or mincing. Lemongrass holds up to long cooking and gains intensity the longer it’s cooked. If you’d like a strong lemongrass flavor, add minced lemongrass at the start of cooking, browning it along with the other aromatics. For a lighter, fresher lemongrass flavor, add it near the end of cooking.
Strong Lemony flavor
Often used to complement Thai and Vietnamese dishes, but the flavor is versatile enough to work in European dishes as well. While citrus fruits can be used as substitutes, they cannot perfectly replicate its flavor and aroma.
Grow your own herbs
cooking with lemon grass
After placing the lemongrass into boiling water for about a minute, remove it and place into ice water to cool it down. Once it is cooled, start trimming off the tops of the lemongrass along with the ends. This is important because most of the flavor is contained in the five inches of stalk above the base. After this, you will peel away the outer layers and crush lemongrass stalks with a knife blade as you would cloves of garlic. Crushing allows more of the herb’s essential oils to be released. After crushing, you can place the lemongrass into the dish for later removal or finely chop it.
Nutritional profile
- Only 99 calories per 100 g but contains no cholesterol
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B1
- rich source of minerals like potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium
Looks good in your garden and tastes good in your kitchen
Grow your own lemon grass
Lemongrass is used in Thai cooking and other Asian cuisines. It's a stalky plant that gives dishes a zesty lemon flavor and aroma.
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Plant or Animal Product Type | Herbs |
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Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Brand | Outsidepride |
Material Feature | GMO Free, Heirloom |
Color | Green |
Special Feature | Seeds |
Expected Blooming Period | Year Round |
Sunlight Exposure | Partial Sun |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Expected Planting Period | Spring |
Product Care Instructions | Well-drained |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Expected Plant Height | 5 Feet |
Soil Type | well drained soil |
Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
Number of Pieces | 1000 |
Package Dimensions | 7.36 x 2.99 x 0.75 inches |
Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
Manufacturer | Outsidepride |
ASIN | B006NOGWZ4 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | TRTD12150 |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #931 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #41 in Herb Plants & Seeds |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the color of the plant seeds. They say it looks healthy and the picture is beautiful. However, some customers have reported issues with the size and value of the seeds. For example, they say the seeds are very tiny and hard to deal with. Customers also have mixed opinions on germination, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the color of the plant seed. They mention that it is very pretty, and helps increase the beauty of their garden. Some say that the plants are about 1.5 inches tall and look healthy. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...The plants I saw were so lovely that I thought they would be the perfect addition to a xeriscape Victorian garden look we want for the most public..." Read more
"Still growing in my grow greenhouse, looking real good so far!" Read more
"A little goes a long way. Does keep bugs out of my garden. Looks very nice too as an ornamental.Water everyday and loves direct sunlight...." Read more
"...All 4 are about 1.5 inches tall and look healthy. Even though I got only 4 plants from the 50 I still fell this was a successful attempt...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the germination of the plant seeds. Some mention that the seeds are already growing and have a good geration rate. However, others say that they didn't even try to grow and didn''t sprout after a month of planting.
"...The information on these is that the germination time is not consistent so we'll possibly update later with results." Read more
"Germination is the most important thing. I’m glad to see my seeds are all germinated, and that’s the best thing to me that my money is worth...." Read more
"...They grew to about 4-6" when I decided to plant them. They haven't grown since. They're still green, they're still alive but eh, stopped, gave up...." Read more
"...Looks like I'll be lucky if two little sprouts survive...My babies are dying!!! LIve! little sprouts! Live! Mouth to mouth resusitation. Why?!!!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the plant seeds. Some mention that they are good quality seeds, while others say that they did not sprout or grow.
"...Looks like I have my work cut out for me. I do believe the price was very good if I can get even one plant from these...." Read more
"I bought this to keep bugs away, it does work, I started growing it indoors until I was able to place outdoors" Read more
"...They are weak plants that will does just as soon as they are planted. I am down to about 15 plants. 2000 seeds was a joke starting off...." Read more
"These were really good seeds, most seeds I've got from Amazon don't do well but these did" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the plant seeds. They mention that the seeds are a complete waste of money, terrible, and not very useful for a beginning gardener. Some customers also mention that it's a bad batch and the seeds were a little pricey.
"...Update 5/27/20: Complete waste of money. I used a greenhouse and moved to larger pots and took care of these plants...." Read more
"The seeds did not work. They were terrible and it took over three months for them to come in in the first place" Read more
"...Bad batch? Old seeds? I don't know but plz help me Outsidepride. These mosquitoes are trying to kill me" Read more
"Very poor results, followed directions, not pleased" Read more
Customers find the seeds in the packet to be small and hard to deal with. They say it's impossible to determine the number of seeds in a pack, as they are microscopic.
"...(this is a grass and the seeds are VERY tiny). I used a dropper to add water...." Read more
"The Pampas Grass seeds I received are very tiny. I was hoping to separate them and give them to others so they too could have plants...." Read more
"...The package is ridiculously small and hard to miss when packed with other items. Maybe make it a bright color or put in a larger envelope." Read more
"...I literally had to plant my seeds with tweezers. Yes, tweezers the seeds were so small...." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the quality of the plant seeds. They mention that there were very few seeds in the pack, and that the plants grew fine, but did not produce flowers or seeds. Some customers also say that the seeds are just a common weed, and did not grow into lemon grass plants.
"...Plant society does consider this a noxious plant because its seeds are so invasive...." Read more
"...Same thing. Not a single plant.Calling it quits and looking for something else to fill the space." Read more
"...These seeds are just a common weed! Beware!" Read more
"...However, none of them were pampas grass. They all look like weeds so far, but I’m waiting for some kind of bloom to get an idea of what I may have." Read more
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The plants I saw were so lovely that I thought they would be the perfect addition to a xeriscape Victorian garden look we want for the most public section of our front yard, edging the driveway and front walk. But digging holes in our hard desert soil for forty plants was a little more than I wanted to take on. So I decided to try seeds. Most plants native to Mexico do very well here with minimal supplemental water once established.
Unfortunately the first packet of 2000 seeds I ordered was accidently thrown away and I ordered another 1000. Both orders of Outsidepride Mexican Feather Grass were shipped from Outsidepride and came in a nice little packet, clearly labeled with planting instructions. Something very important that I've learned in ordering seeds is PAY ATTENTION to the seller and their reviews! I've ordered a least a dozen different kinds of seeds. Most come in tiny, clear plastic baggies with no labeling or instructions. A good seller will at least include a page with instructions. But one order for three different kinds arrived with no labeling so I have guess which are poppies, daisies or wildflowers! Since the poppies were Outside Pride poppy seeds that means that that particular seller had actually removed the Outside Pride exterior packaging with the labeling info.
By the time the second order of 1000 seeds arrived we already had our Christmas light up which made planting impossible. So I decided to start some of the seeds inside. The organic eggs I buy come in a clear plastic container with a "double" lid, i.e., there is an egg shaped lid that fits around the eggs and another flat top that closes over that. I decided to use the empty container as twelve little terrariums for the seeds. I put a mix of seed starter and potting soil in each section and then put in about six of these tiny seeds (this is a grass and the seeds are VERY tiny). I used a dropper to add water. Then I closed it up and set it on the sill of a south facing window. Less than two weeks later- every single compartment has little blades of grass coming up!
The instructions say to keep moist until germination so I am going to open the "terrarium" now but leave in the same window. When I can see a root system I will use a deep waterer to put holes along the drive and walk and transfer these seedlings. I don't know if they will have a better chance of survival than planting from seeds but at least I will be able to tell the difference between them and the little weeds that have started coming up since out winter rains :-)
So I am going to start a few more cartons of seeds to finish out the front and also have some for around the pool area in back. But I will keep a few seeds to try starting outside.
Update 4-18-15 California residents see comments. It took me forever to find it (does google have something against California?) I didn't find an actual law but did find that the California Native Plant society does consider this a noxious plant because its seeds are so invasive. Only one of my plants has "seeded" but the Arizona desert is so inhospitable that I'm not expecting an invasion. But in fairness to my neighbors, I did cut off the "feathers" with the seeds just in case :) Really too bad- it was pretty.
The package is ridiculously small and hard to miss when packed with other items. Maybe make it a bright color or put in a larger envelope.
They grew to about 4-6" when I decided to plant them. They haven't grown since. They're still green, they're still alive but eh, stopped, gave up. No idea why they're not getting any taller. Zone 5, FYI.
So, I doubt I'm going to end up with gloriously large grasses. These seem a fail almost all around. Keeping hope alive but not by much. Won't buy this brand of seed again.