Tender Perennial
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon grass West Indian the most popular lemon grass for cooking, a Tropical West Indian delicacy, lemon flavoured grass. Used in Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian and Asian dishes. It adds a Lemon tang to Stir Fries, Soups and many Chinese culinary delights. Magical powers of lust, snake repellent and psychic powers. A tropical Zone plant will not withstand temperatures below 10 degrees it is best grown indoors during colder months / all year round, in a conservatory, greenhouse or on the Kitchen windowsill, grow on the patio during the summer months. Also acts as an insect deterrent. Grow in moist, fertile well drained soil in full sun will tolerate light shade. 0.25g Av 450- 500 seeds

Sow in pots or troughs in gentle heat, grow on a sunny windowsill with 5-6 hrs sunlight per day if possible. Many herb varieties can be grown on a windowsill, they are kept pruned by snipping as required for adding to salads, casseroles etc