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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 29 – Sep 23

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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 Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemongrass in Northwest Territories?

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

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Lemongrasses in Northwest Territories?

Plant Lemongrasses around mid-June (start indoors Apr 20), harvest Aug 29 – Sep 23.