Sunday, May 23, 2010
Dividing Lemongrass
I keep a few things through the winter. It doesn't mean I take great care of them. Here is some lemongrass, sadly unwatered. It is barely alive and yet it is alive. Lemongrass is tough.
What to do? First a haircut.
Then I cut it out of the pot. Yes, the roots get dense plus it is sharing the pot with some he shou wu, a plant that annoys me.
Now I cut the stalks apart. The soil is almsot bone dry which makes this easier.
I split it in 9. Some stalks actually have 2. This is in my earthbox, a selfwatering planter that might be idea for lemongrass which is happiest with lots of water, sun, and heat. I have a feeling this will be a good year for it.
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2 comments:
We should not only have flowers in our garden but herbal plants, too. The good thing about lemongrass is that it's not only a herbal medicine but it is also used in cooking.
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Thanks for the visual tutorial. I'm splitting mine this weekend to give to friends.
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