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Can You Grow Lemongrass in South Dakota?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
Plant zones
South Dakota last frost
South Dakota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in South Dakota
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South 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.
Gardening in South Dakota
South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in South Dakota?
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
What zone is South Dakota?
South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in South Dakota?
Plant Lemongrasses around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 29 – Jul 24.