How Do You Grow Lemon Grass Indoors?
Lemon grass–botanical name Cymbopogon citratus–is an aromatic perennial plant that originated in India. A staple of Thai and Asian cuisine, lemon grass has a refreshing citrus scent and a delicate, yet tangy, flavor, with none of the tartness of actual lemons. This versatile herb can be sliced, chopped, or crushed, and used in soups, stews, salads, teas, and main dishes. Lemon grass is not difficult to grow indoors, where its graceful, gray-green leaves make it an attractive houseplant as well as a flavorful addition to recipes. By following some simple guidelines, you can have pots of lemon grass brightening your kitchen windowsill. Cut several freshly-purchased stalks of lemon grass–making sure the white bulbous end points down–so that there is between 9 and 12 inches of stalk remaining. Put the stalks bulbous side down in glasses with a few inches of water, and place them in bright, indirect light. Transplant the lemon grass into clay pots that you have filled with seven parts p
