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Can You Grow Lemongrass in North Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8b–11b

North Dakota last frost

late April

North Dakota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in North Dakota

Start indoors

Feb 27

Transplant

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 9 – Aug 3

Dates are approximate, based on North Dakota'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 North Dakota

North Dakota has a harsh continental climate with cold winters and short warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 3b-4a. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lemongrass in North Dakota?

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

What zone is North Dakota?

North Dakota spans USDA Zone 4a (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Lemongrasses in North Dakota?

Plant Lemongrasses around late April (start indoors Feb 27), harvest Jul 9 – Aug 3.