Growing Lemongrass in Zone 10A

Lemongrass is a tropical herb that grows as an annual in most US zones. Essential for Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

Zone 10A has a very long growing season with mild winters. Many crops can be grown nearly year-round with successive plantings.

Top Growing Tips

• Perennial only in zones 9-11 — grow as annual or in pots elsewhere
• Start from stalks bought at an Asian grocery store — root in water
• Needs full sun and regular water
• Bring indoors before frost in cold zones
• Grows 3-5 feet tall — give it space

Companion Planting

Good companions: tomatoes, peppers (deters pests with its scent)

Avoid planting near: none in particular

Harvest Timeline

Cut stalks at base when they’re pencil-thick or larger

About Zone 10A

USDA Hardiness Zone 10A has an average last spring frost around Feb 1 and first fall frost around Dec 20. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.