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Can You Grow Lemongrass in New Mexico?
US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
Plant zones
New Mexico last frost
New Mexico first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in New Mexico
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 New Mexico
New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in New Mexico?
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
What zone is New Mexico?
New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in New Mexico?
Plant Lemongrasses around late February (start indoors Jan 3), harvest May 14 – Jun 8.