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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in Georgia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in Georgia?
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in Georgia?
Plant Lemongrasses around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 1 – May 26.