When to plant lemongrass in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lemongrass window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June
Sub-tropical zone tip
SE QLD suits lemongrass perfectly. Plant in spring and it'll form a big clump by late summer.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Lemongrass is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant lemongrass in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June.
Can you grow lemongrass in Brisbane?
Yes — lemongrass grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. SE QLD suits lemongrass perfectly. Plant in spring and it'll form a big clump by late summer.