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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Yukon

Start indoors

Apr 20

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 29 – Sep 23

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.