Lemongrass (Indian verbena)
Not to be confused with lemon balm, lemongrass is an aromatic herb known as Indian verbena. It is cultivated for its stems and leaves that can be prepared as an herbal tea or a refreshing drink. But, it is also a very common ingredient in Asia where it is used to decorate a salad or soups. It is part of the Poaceae family. There are several varieties: the bush lemon grass, the Java lemon grass or the Ceylon lemon grass. It is an easy plant to cultivate.
It can be planted in a pot or in the ground even if you will have a much more developed plant in the ground. If you wish to cultivate it in full ground, it will be necessary to wait the spring. If you choose to grow it in a pot then you can do it all year round. It is a plant which…
It can be planted in a pot or in the ground even if you will have a much more developed plant in the ground. If you wish to cultivate it in full ground, it will be necessary to wait the spring. If you choose to grow it in a pot then you can do it all year round. It is a plant which…
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Lemongrass (Indian verbena)
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