News India Live, Digital Desk: Lemongrass is a plant that requires very little care. You can grow it in two ways: from its fresh stalks brought from the market or by bringing a small plant from the nursery.
1. Things needed to grow lemongrass
Flower pot: A pot at least 10-12 inches deep and wide (so that its roots can spread).
Soil: Fertile soil with good drainage.
Lemongrass Stick: Fresh lemongrass stalks purchased from the market (with the base node intact).
2. Growing Method (Step-by-Step Process)
Step 1: Developing Roots in Water
Cut the upper leaves of the lemongrass stems brought from the market and keep the lower part (about 2-3 inches) in a glass of water. Keep the glass in a place where sunlight comes. Roots will emerge from it in 1-2 weeks.
Step 2: Preparing the Soil
Mix 30% cowdung manure or vermicompost in the soil. Keep in mind that there should be holes at the bottom of the pot so that water does not accumulate.
Step 3: Planting
When the length of the roots becomes 1-2 inches, plant it 2-3 inches deep in the prepared soil.
3. Special care tips
Sunlight: Lemongrass needs plenty of sunlight. do it at least once a day 5-6 hours Keep it in a place with direct sunlight.
Water: There should always be moisture in the soil, but waterlogging should not be allowed. Water it daily in summer.
Sorting: When the plant becomes dense, keep cutting the old and yellow leaves from below so that new leaves get space.
4. Benefits of Lemongrass
It helps in warding off mosquitoes naturally (Mosquito Repellent).
Its tea is helpful in weight loss and detoxification.
It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which provide relief from cold and cough.
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