Fast growing perennial with lemon flavoured stalks. Essential flavouringin East Asian cooking. Drought tolerant and grows in wide range of soils. A good source of vitamin A.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow in pots or direct into the garden 5mm (1/4”) deep.
Germination: Seedlings emerge 14-21 days.
Growing notes: Germination can be slow and erratic so sow several seeds per planting. Transfer to large pots or containers when seedlings are 10cm (4”) tall, and to final growing position in full sun or light shade when large enough to handle and danger of frost has passed. Ensure temperatures remain above 20°C.

Growing Needs

Position: Full sun
Temperature: Transfer to large pots or containers when seedlings are 10cm (4”) tall, and to final growing position in full sun or light shade when large enough to handle and danger of frost has passed

Plant Characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Uses: Essential flavouringin East Asian cooking