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Lemongrass Winter Care: Freeze Stalks for Cooking, Replant in Spring

Lemongrass (Andropogon citratus) is perennial in south Georgia but dies in Atlanta winters. Indoor overwintering is difficult. Best: remove leaves, chop fragrant white stalks, freeze in airtight jars for winter cooking. Most gardeners buy new plants each spring. One local gardener confirmed plants didn't survive winter in Milton.

Ann B. says: Plants didn't survive winter. Buy fresh stalks at World Market for cooking.

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