Cymbopogon, better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family, Poaceae. Some species, particularly Cymbopogon citratus, are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons Citrus limon. Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass and fever grass amongst many others. Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavour and can be dried and powdered or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African and Latin American countries. Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that lemongrass oil has antifungal properties. Despite its ability to repel some insects, such as mosquitoes, its oil is commonly used as a “lure” to attract honeybees. Lemongrass is a tropical grass that thrives in summer heat. It is well suited to container growing, and ideal for greenhouse cultivation. It can be grown as a perennial in our climate, but care must be taken to control moisture in the soil over winter, and to provide protection from frost. It is somewhat challenging to grow, but the reward is fresh, strongly aromatic stalks with very minimal carbon footprint. Hopefully these helpful tips will teach you how to grow lemongrass from seed.