Lemongrass

For sale Lemongrass in a 14 cm pot, is a tropical herbaceous plant widely cultivated and appreciated for its fresh and citric aroma. Lemongrass is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in tufts of long green stems, similar to grass reeds. These stems are cylindrical and can reach variable heights, from 1 to 3 meters. The strong point of lemongrass is its intensely citric scent and flavor, similar to lemon. The leaves and stems contain essential oils rich in citronellal, which give the herb its characteristic aroma and flavor. Lemongrass is widely used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine, such as Thai and Vietnamese. The more tender parts of the stems are finely chopped and added to stocks, soups, curries, fish dishes and meat dishes to add a fresh, citrusy flavour. It is also used for the preparation of aromatic herbal teas. Lemongrass is known to have some health-promoting properties. It is believed to have calming effects, help reduce stress and have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, although scientific research on its effects is still ongoing.

Lemongrass in the colder areas of Italy may have difficulties, it must be kept in sheltered places.