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Grow lemongrass at your kitchen garden or window sill with these easy ideas.
To have an energetic cup of fresh Lemongrass tree To prevent the entry of mosquitoes. To enhance the pleasant lemongrass smell all over my balcony.
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Lemon Grass also known as Cymbopogon Citratus, Cochin
grass, Malabar grass is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other tropical regions.
Lemongrass is cultivated in many countries because of its medicinal
properties and culinary uses. The essential oil extracted from lemongrass is
used in aromatherapy.
Medicinal Uses
- Lemongrass is known to relieve stress. And in some parts of the world, it is also used in relieving pain.
- Due to its strong aroma, it is also known to treat oral infections and cavities help in dental hygiene.
- Hot water extract of dried root is also used in a few places in Thailand to treat Diabetes.
- In the USA, hot water extract of the entire plant is used in healing wounds and bone fractures.
- In India, lemongrass is normally used for treating cholera, Gastric issues, headaches, fever, and sedative for the Central Nervous system.
- Lemongrass leaves are also used in tea, soups and curry preparation
Other Uses of Lemon Grass
Apart from other medicinal and culinary uses, they have several other benefits.
- The scent of crushed leaves smells like citric and used in perfume preparation.
- Growing entire free lemongrass is well known to repel snakes, it is believed that snakes do not like the scent of lemongrass and hence stay away from the arena.
- The Citronella
oil which is being extracted from the lemongrass is the main component used in commercial mosquito repellents. The citrus-like smell of the lemongrass keeps away mosquitoes.
Lemongrass can be easily grown from stalks -
via water propagation or propagating cuttings in soil.
Grow with me
Buy Fresh lemongrass from your local market
store or online grocery store. It would hardly cost within 10 to 15 Rs and plant them with these tips. You would
have an unlimited supply of lemongrass throughout. T he leaves can be stored in the refrigerator and used for cooking
recipes.
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Soil Propagation
I was
excited to plant Lemongrass for the first time. I considered growing it
directly in the soil. Unfortunately, I did not find any sources saying lemongrass can be directly propagated through Soil. I thought of giving it a shot.I split the lemongrass into two parts. Propagated few stalks through water
and few stalks through the soil. This was my backup plan. To my surprise, new leaves
started emerging the next day when planted in soil. Mission success!
1. Cut the stalks (2 to 3 inches) and remove the
dried/tough outer leaf from the base bulb.
2. Plant them directly into the soil.
3. Water regularly and they can thrive in full sun.
Water Propagation
1. Cut
the stalks (2 to 3 inches) and remove the dried/tough outer leaf from the base
bulb.
2. Place all the stalks in a container of water
3. Change the water regularly (at least once in two
days)
4. Once visible roots are observed, transfer them into
the pot.
Healthy roots would grow in a span of 5 to 15
days.
Tip: Watering them regularly can help in growing your plant bushy and healthy.
Water Needs
Lemongrass prefers regular watering. They are very forgiving plants and do not mind if you forget for a day or two.Tip: Watering them regularly can help in growing your plant bushy and healthy.
Sunlight Needs
They can tolerate bright to direct sunlight. I keep my Lemongrass in the balcony where it receives three to five hours of direct sunlight.
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