East-Indian lemon grass. Cymbopogon flexuosus.
Lemongrass helps calm nerves and release muscles that contribute to deep sleep.
Lemongrass tea has calming and hypnotic properties that help increase sleep duration and quality.
Lemongrass is an effective remedy against water retention in the body, or oedema. It promotes lymph change, cleans lymphatic cords and helps reduce swelling.
Perennial, decorative, ~ 90 cm high.
Sow between February and April, sowing the seeds on top of the soil, forcing them slightly. germination time 3-4 weeks at 20-25 °C.
Transplant what plants are ~ 10 cm tall.
Grow well in deciduous, humid enough soil with good drainage.
In winter, potted lemongrass is best kept in a warm, not too damp cellar; the plant is not let down.
Pack of 3 seeds.