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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Quebec

Start indoors

Mar 5

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 15 – Aug 9

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.