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Post by lilolpeapicker on Feb 17, 2016 7:47:40 GMT -5
You can also use ready made paste which should be fairly available if not quite as fresh tasting. Fresh is always better I find. I do like lemon as a flavoring. I am making a lemon pepper chicken in the crockpot for a luncheon tomorrow.
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Post by OregonRed on Feb 17, 2016 9:44:14 GMT -5
I use it in tea, soups and stews
I planted the lemongrass 3 or 4 days ago, I forgot about this thread, I think I posted in: what I did today
the seed germinated so well, I had spread them on a cotton towel to dry, that they began to root into the towel! they did not brush off or shake off easily...
I loosely sprinkled them on top of very wet soil and wet them again, haven't looked today to see if they're sprouted.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Feb 17, 2016 10:28:41 GMT -5
Oh, I went looking for my lemongrass seeds and discovered what I actually had was lemon basil seeds.
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Post by OregonRed on Feb 18, 2016 10:52:05 GMT -5
I have some extra if you like, restless may have some more too...
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Post by restless on Jul 15, 2016 10:28:49 GMT -5
I am so pleased that the lemongrass I started from seed is doing so well. It's pretty big now!
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Post by wheelgarden1 on Jul 16, 2016 14:04:54 GMT -5
This is the first year in many that I haven't had a clump or two of lemongrass in the garden, planted at the entrance to the area like welcome signs. In cooking, we've used fine strips of the leaves, as well as the bulbs. The bulbs freeze well, too, so last year's is what we've used this season. The best mosquito/tick repellent spray I've ever used is lemongrass leaves, chopped coarsely and made into a strong tea with a few whole cloves tossed in. Works good and smells good, too.
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Post by wheelgarden1 on Nov 9, 2018 22:26:13 GMT -5
Cut a bunch of lemony lemongrass, ahead of the killing frost. I smell lemony. Mashed it and chopped it, and put it in with vodka in a big jar. Digging the bulbs up soon, for cooking. Meanwhile, let the tincturing begin.
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Post by Mumsey on Nov 10, 2018 4:53:35 GMT -5
We have had killing frost. I totally forgot about the lemon grass. It's still in a big pot. I should go get it out of there and see if it's any good. I have used it on baked fish, quite good.
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Post by wheelgarden1 on Nov 10, 2018 16:46:47 GMT -5
Mumsey , even if the foliage has started to die back, the bulbs in the soil may still be good to use, as long as they haven't browned. It is good with fish.
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Post by Mumsey on May 5, 2019 7:14:39 GMT -5
Got my lemon grass yesterday, found it for $1.99 at farm and fleet. Only place so far that has it. Pretty small, but it does grow fast. I'll have it in 3 pots with basil at the base for filler until it gets really big.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Jul 16, 2020 21:07:51 GMT -5
Grew lemongrass from seed this year for the first time, and it looks and smells just like it ought to, getting big and leafy. Plus, this variety is s'posed to bear viable seed later. Wheelgarden smiles, mosquitos and ticks cringe.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Jul 21, 2020 17:00:40 GMT -5
Now I learn that Burger King is offering a partially-lemongrass-fed-beef hamburger in select markets. Supposed to cut down on methane emissions from the cattle grazing on it. Not too surprising, as it has been known as a digestive aid. I just like the way it looks, smells, cooks, and keeps the bloodsucking insects away.
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Post by gardendmpls on Jul 21, 2020 21:24:23 GMT -5
I just like the way it looks, smells, cooks, and keeps the bloodsucking insects away. The lemongrass or the methane cow farts?
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 27, 2020 3:40:20 GMT -5
Wheelgarden, Mine is growing well from seed, though i don't think it's as full as purchased plants. Maybe the variety? It's keeping mosquitoes off the deck. I have 3 big pots of it there. What variety did you grow?
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Post by pepperhead212 on Jul 27, 2020 11:53:28 GMT -5
The variety from seed is different, and it is smaller - only got to about 1/4" for me by the fall, starting in early February.
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