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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

Lemongrass grows as a perennial in your zone — plant in a large container for easy harvesting.

Plant zones

8b–11b

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 26 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.