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Post by OregonRed on Feb 8, 2016 15:50:11 GMT -5
I thought I would start a tread in herbs for Lemon Grass me and restless are growing it from seed for the first time, so we deemed an experiment is on!
I grew it from a 4" pot start 2 yrs ago, I planted it in a cinder block on the edge of a bed at the CG, it was tight, yet didn't seem to mind.
I got my seeds this year from restless, and will soak first to aid in germination.
restless ?
you're up :~)
pepperhead212 have you ever grown it? (somehow I bet he has...)
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Post by restless on Feb 8, 2016 16:13:57 GMT -5
I surface sowed about 12 seeds 3 weeks ago. Seeds were started in ProMix BX with Myco, 2" soil blocks. Blocks were placed on heat mats and under grow lights. 3 seeds germinated. The seedlings are about 1 inch tall now and super cute. I planted up my 2" soil blocks a week ago, and the lemongrass is now in 4" nursery pots. I know these plants get pretty large, so I am happy with my 25% germination rate. I plan to put the lemongrass in one of my largest pots. I have been meaning to post about the fact that I started an instagram account this year as an experiment in documenting/keeping track...like a gardening journal...it is easier to comment on each photo in instagram. At any rate. All of my photos are in instagram, and I haven't yet figured out how to link up instagram with flickr and post the photos here. One day when I have time and I'm not at work. If you want a photo, you can follow this link to my instagram for now. http://instagram.com/p/BBcynP1LNMB
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Post by pepperhead212 on Feb 8, 2016 17:19:39 GMT -5
I grew it from seeds one time, but it barely got to 1/4" by first frost. So I buy some of the big ones at the market, and root them 3 weeks before putting them out. I start them around 4-15, and there is no sign of frost by 5-7, when they go in the ground.
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Post by OregonRed on Feb 9, 2016 9:46:23 GMT -5
pepper, apparently one can do this same method with the bottom of a celery?
i'll have to try that one of these times, I have celery in the fridge all the time.
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Post by davidjp on Feb 9, 2016 10:52:03 GMT -5
I'd go with a piece in water from the market. Mine took quite a while to root and pot up but once established its pretty indestructible. Pick one that has a good amount of the basal root plate if you can. Have to use a pot as they can be quite invasive if you put them in ground at least around here and seem to do Ok with an occasional light frost. Very drought tolerant. I think there are at least a couple of varieties if you look at this link www.johnnyseeds.com/c-174-lemon-grass.aspxNot sure that the seed will give you the same variety as you buy in the market. West Indian vs East Indian, the east being the seeds and the west being the stuff you buy. But not sure about this so could be wrong.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Feb 9, 2016 11:20:01 GMT -5
The ones that produce seeds are a different species, though I found them to be just about the same in flavor.
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Post by OregonRed on Feb 10, 2016 11:26:54 GMT -5
i just put the seeds to soak that restless gave me, they'll get potted up in approx. 5 days I guess I'm trying the soak and dry method we use for spinach.
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Post by restless on Feb 10, 2016 11:34:15 GMT -5
I just surface sowed mine, without soaking, as the seed packet suggested. Under the lights. On heat. The seeds that germinated all germinated in 3 days.
As for rooting celery, it does work, but the stalks produced are not as nice as the original stalks. They don't get as fat. Fun experiment, though.
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Post by OregonRed on Feb 10, 2016 11:37:36 GMT -5
hi restless, okay, so noted on the celery - I only eat it cooked anyway in soups and stews and in juice. I shred the strings when I use it for potato salad and such
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Post by Latitude33 on Feb 16, 2016 11:08:39 GMT -5
Possibility of scoring lemon grass from abandoned plot at the CG. Not sure what to do with it so I'll keep checking this thread.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Feb 16, 2016 19:52:33 GMT -5
So you used this for??? Tea?? And??? How strong a flavor is it?
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Post by davidjp on Feb 16, 2016 19:58:52 GMT -5
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Feb 16, 2016 20:36:29 GMT -5
Pretty kitty....what breed? Beautiful dishes ...that looks like a lot of work... Not for myself.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Feb 16, 2016 22:12:12 GMT -5
Possibility of scoring lemon grass from abandoned plot at the CG. Not sure what to do with it so I'll keep checking this thread. If there's a clump of it, you can dig it up and plant some smaller clusters of it, and it will keep right on going. And if you want to harvest some, keep the larger stalks, and replant the smaller ones. It is very resistant to rough handling, and the only thing that bothers it is cold, for the most part. So you used this for??? Tea?? And??? How strong a flavor is it? I also use it for Thai curry pastes, but it is used in countless other Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and other SE Asian dishes, as well as some recipes in a few regions of India.
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Post by davidjp on Feb 17, 2016 0:48:02 GMT -5
Pretty kitty....what breed? Beautiful dishes ...that looks like a lot of work... Not for myself.
Lilac point Siamese, we've also got a seal point Siamese kitten as well
I know it looks like a lot of work but actually its merely a question of collecting the ingredients and blending. After that its just open a tin of coconut milk, add some chicken, fish sauce, veggies and stock and that's pretty much it. After making the paste its a really easy dish to make. You can also use ready made paste which should be fairly available if not quite as fresh tasting.
There are quite a few ingredients that may be difficult to obtain in a regular market, I can only do it as being in So California there's loads of ethnic markets close by. If that wasn't the case I'd use regular ginger instead of galangal, a pinch of dried turmeric instead of fresh and the zest of a regular lime rather than a makrut lime. I'd probably try and get hold of the shrimp paste online, but apart from that everything else should be fairly commonly available and even that I'd be willing to leave it out. Its really good if you've got a slight cold.
Heres a link with quite a few recipes using lemongrass, for main courses, sides, drinks etc
I'll have to try the mango and lemongrass milkshake
www.bbc.co.uk/food/lemongrass
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