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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.