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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Won't grow here

Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.

Plant zones

8b–11b

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Manitoba

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 15

Harvest

Jul 29 – Aug 23

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a tropical grass used throughout Southeast Asian, Indian, and Caribbean cooking. The fragrant stalks flavour curries, soups, and teas. In cold zones, grow as a container plant and overwinter indoors.

In cold zones, start indoors 8 weeks before last frost in a large pot. Bring indoors before frost. Divide clumps every 2-3 years. Harvest outer stalks 12 inches tall. Loves heat and full sun.

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Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.