Medicinal & Aromatic· Cymbopogon citratus
Guide de culture du Lemongrass
Tropical perennial grass cultivated for its citral-rich essential oil and culinary use. Important in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and insect repellent formulations.
Combien de temps faut-il pour cultiver Lemongrass ?
Lemongrass est généralement prêt à être récolté environ 120 jours après la plantation.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam, laterite
Plage de pH : 5 - 5.8 (optimal : 5.4)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- stem borers
- mealybugs
- red spider mites
Maladies courantes
- leaf blight
- rust
- red leaf spot
Utilisez la détection des maladies des cultures par IA pour identifier les problèmes tôt et prévenir les pertes de récolte.
Conseils de culture
Plant slips or divisions at the onset of monsoon/rainy season for best establishment; maintain adequate moisture for the first month.
First harvest can be taken 90-120 days after planting; subsequent harvests every 60-70 days during the growing season.
Apply nitrogen fertilizer after each harvest to promote vigorous regrowth and maintain oil yield quality.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Lemongrass take to grow?
Lemongrass typically takes 120 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 14 days. The best planting season is spring, summer.
What soil does Lemongrass need?
Lemongrass grows best in sandy loam, loam, laterite soil with a pH of 5-5.8. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Lemongrass need?
Lemongrass grows best at 20-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Lemongrass?
Across 6 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Lemongrass range from 220 to 75,000 kg fresh biomass/hectare, with a median of 20,500. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management. Multiple harvests per year are possible (3).
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