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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 15 – Jul 10

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.