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Ornamental Grass
zorba_the_greek

Lemon Grass

zorba_the_greek
12 years ago

My lemon grass is flowering. Please, how do I know when the seeds are ready to harvest?

Comment (1)

  • donn_
    12 years ago

    Wait until the stem holding each inflorescence is tan in color, just behind the flower. Harvest the whole flower and dry it. Then crumble the dried flower, and pick out the seeds.

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