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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in Alaska
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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.
Gardening in Alaska
Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in Alaska?
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
What zone is Alaska?
Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in Alaska?
Plant Lemongrasses around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 29 – Jul 24.