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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in Nebraska

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 21 – Jul 16

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.