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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Connecticut?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
Plant zones
Connecticut last frost
Connecticut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in Connecticut
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut
Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in Connecticut?
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
What zone is Connecticut?
Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in Connecticut?
Plant Lemongrasses around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 15 – Jul 10.