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8 ways to use lemongrass

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grows abundantly in my subtropical permaculture garden, a productive polyculture. It is such a useful multi-functional perennial.
 
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When it’s time to propagate lemongrass soon, I will make another film showing how to divide a clump and create a living swale using it. 

Before I had terraces in my vegetable garden, I used lemongrass as an edge to hold mulch and compost on the slope. It was a very effective and quick way to start a vegetable garden without a lot of cost and infrastructure.

Watch my video below and learn more about the many ways I use lemongrass in my permaculture garden and how I grow it!

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  1. Nil @ The Little House by the Lake
    Nil @ The Little House by the Lake at |

    I love lemongrass and use it in cooking a lot. The other day I divided a big clump and replanted. I didn't think of using it as much. Thank you for the video with more ideas.