Growing Lemon Grass at home is slightly more difficult than growing other herbs, such as many soft, leafy varieties, but with a little care it is easily managed.
Lemongrass is a popular herb in Thai and other South East Asian cuisines, and adds a lemony, pungent kick to dressings, soups, noodles and curries. It can be found nowadays in many supermarkets and greengrocers, although if you are having a little trouble locating some, you could try your local Asian or Chinese supermarket.
Try to select a healthy looking stalk of lemongrass for growing at home, with tiny roots and a bulbous, thick base. It is vital to hydrate your lemongrass as soon as possible, so place the lemongrass upright in a glass of water after trimming the top and removing any dry and tough outer leaves. Place your lemongrass in its water container on a sunny windowsill for a couple of weeks, or until the small roots at the base have started to grow.
When these are visible, the lemongrass is ready to be transferred to another container. Plant the rooted base in a pot with medium soil. Keep the soil damp, and the lemongrass should thrive on a sunny windowsill.
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