How to grow East Indian Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Sandy loam soil rich with macro and trace elements will ensure good plant growth in well lighted position and not too humid atmosphere.when fully matured flowers stalks develop particularly during cool dry months or short day months which is not common to lemongrass or tanglad plant.

Growing East Indian Lemongrass from seed

Young plants with roots are easy to grow in moist sandy loam with temp. Around 24C.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.16 inches (0.4 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting East Indian Lemongrass

Citronella grass or salay is easy to grow during wet months in sandy soils. Cut leaves before planting to control water loss due to direct exposure to sun.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 12°C / 54°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as East Indian Lemongrass is a tender plant.

Harvesting East Indian Lemongrass

Cut leaves around the plant base or near the ground to give way for new leaves to grow from the top.Note that citronella grass is different from edible lemongrass.citronella has aromatic oil that is used for soap making,candle scents and oil scents.lemongrass is Tanglad in Tagalog that is used as spice in asian cuisines not to be confused with citronella grass(salay) with uses as aromatic oil or essence in oil base,soap and candles.The harvested citronella grass leaves can be used in aromatheraphy or as natural insence in remote places in asia.

How long does East Indian Lemongrass take to grow?

These estimates for how long East Indian Lemongrass takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take East Indian Lemongrass to germinate?
6 days

Average 6 days | Min 5 days | Max 9 days (2)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out East Indian Lemongrass?
+ 60 days

Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until East Indian Lemongrass is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow East Indian Lemongrass?
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East Indian Lemongrass Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin flexuosus meaning “tortuous, winding”

Other names for East Indian Lemongrass

Salay, Citronella grass, Cochin Grass, Malabar Grass,

Andropogon flexuosus

Misspellings: Citronella instead lemongrass. The correct name should be East Indian citronella.

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