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Lemongrass
عشبة الليمون
Tropical, tough, and perfectly happy in a Gulf summer — a big fragrant clump by autumn.
💧 Summer water
Every 2 days
💧 Winter water
Every 4 days
☀️ Sunlight
Full sun
🔥 Heat
Thrives in heat
🌱 Difficulty
Easy
⏱️ To harvest
90–120 days
🪴 Containers
Yes, grows in pots
📅 Best sowing
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Planting calendar (UAE)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
💧 Watering
Deep drink every 2 days in summer, less in winter. Very forgiving.
☀️ Sunlight
Full sun all year, including August.
🪨 Soil & setup
Big pot (30 cm+), rich mix; it becomes a substantial clump within a season.
🧺 Harvest
Cut outer stalks at the base once thumb-thick, from about 3 months.
🧓 Grandmother's notes
- ◆Root supermarket stalks in a glass of water — roots appear in about 2 weeks.
- ◆Doubles as a mosquito-deterring patio plant.