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- ====== Lemon Grass ======  +====== Lemongrass ====== 
- ===== Botanical Information ===== + 
 +===== Botanical Information =====
 ^Botanical Information^^ ^Botanical Information^^
-^Order | Poales|  +^Order | Poales| 
-^Family | Poaceae|  +^Family | Poaceae| 
-^Genus | Cymbopogon|  +^Genus | Cymbopogon| 
-^Common Name | Lemon Grass|  +^Common Name | Lemongrass| 
-^Species | L. Spreng|  +^Species | Cymbopogon citratus| 
- ===== Maturity days =====  + 
-  * 120 days +===== Maturity days ===== 
- ===== Planting Months ===== +* 60 to 65 days 
 + 
 +===== Planting Months =====
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- ===== Permaculture uses ===== + 
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 + 
 +===== Permaculture uses =====
 ^Permaculture uses^^^ ^Permaculture uses^^^
-| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 |  +| Usage 1| Usage 2 | Usage 3 | 
-| Pioneer| Chop_&_Drop| Herb|  +| Pioneer| Shade, ground cover, chop & drop, insect repellent, utility, food forest| bee food, spice, herb, tea, edible leaves| 
- ===== Growing condition comments ===== + 
 +===== Growing condition comments =====
 ^Growing Condition ^Comment^ ^Growing Condition ^Comment^
-|Drought Tolerant | Yes|  +|Drought Tolerant |Moderately drought-tolerant once established | 
-| Humidity tolerant | Yes|  +| Humidity tolerant |Thrives in humid conditions | 
-| Planting area | Garden_bed|  +| Planting area |Full sun, well-drained soil | 
-|Sunlight | Full_sun|  +|Sunlight |Full sun | 
- ===== Photos =====  + 
-^ Photos ^^^ +===== Photos ===== 
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- ===== Short comments =====  +|{{:wiki:lemongrass3.jpg?200|}}| 
-Clumping grass. Produces citronella oil. Tea can be made from it (base of the stems, not the leaves) + 
-===== General comments =====  +===== Recipes ===== 
-==== Uses ==== + 
-  * Perennial in Tropical NQ.   +Refreshing Lemongrass Drink: 
-  * Pioneer plant, boarder plant.  + 
-  * Does slow down in the winter in NQ. +Ingredients: 
-  * Grey water system soakage plant for chop mulch production +  * 4 cups water 
- ===== Tags =====  +  * 2-3 stalks of lemongrass, roughly chopped 
-{{tag>Poales Poaceae Cymbopogon Lemon Grass Perennial Pioneer Chop_&_Drop Herb Full_sun Garden_bed townsville_summer}}+  * 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) 
 +  * 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 
 +  * 1 inch ginger, sliced (optional) 
 +  * Ice cubes 
 + 
 +Instructions: 
 +  - In a saucepan, combine water, chopped lemongrass, and sliced ginger. 
 +  - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 
 +  - Remove from heat, add sugar and stir until dissolved. 
 +  - Allow to cool for 1-2 hours. 
 +  - Strain the liquid and refrigerate until chilled. 
 +  - Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves. 
 + 
 +===== Short comments ===== 
 +Lemongrass is a versatile herb with a citrusy flavor, perfect for culinary and medicinal uses in Townsville's tropical climate. 
 + 
 +===== General comments ===== 
 +=== Ecology === 
 +Lemongrass is well-suited to Townsville's tropical climate. It grows vigorously during the warm, wet months but slows down during the cooler, drier period from June to August. During these winter months, lemongrass may appear dormant, with reduced growth and fewer new leaves. However, it doesn't completely die back in Townsville's mild winters. 
 + 
 +=== Uses === 
 +Lemongrass is commonly used in cooking, particularly in Asian cuisine. It's also popular in teas, cocktails, and as a natural insect repellent. 
 + 
 +=== Food === 
 +The white, bulbous base of the lemongrass stalk is used in cooking, while the leaves are often used for tea. 
 + 
 +=== Planting Depth === 
 +Plant lemongrass at the same depth it was growing in its container, or about 1 inch deep for divisions. 
 + 
 +=== Seed Saving Tips === 
 +Lemongrass rarely produces viable seeds in cultivation. Propagation is typically done through division. 
 + 
 +=== Cautionary Comments === 
 +While generally safe, some people may experience allergic reactions to lemongrass. 
  
 +===== Tags =====
 +{{tag>
 +Poales
 +Poaceae
 +Cymbopogon
 +Lemongrass
 +Perennial
 +Bee_food
 +Herb
 +Full_sun
 +Wicking_bed
 +townsville_summer
 +Pioneer
 +Vegetable
 +Garden_bed
 +Shade
 +Ground
 +chop_and_drop
 +Utility
 +edible_leaves
 +}}
  
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