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When to Plant Lemongrass in Agate, North Dakota (58310)

Location

Agate, North Dakota

ZIP Code

58310

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Zone 3b

Pro tip: Start Lemongrass seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cymbopogon citratus
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 36"
Type Tropical Perennial

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate-High (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Full Companion Planting Guide for Lemongrass

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🪴 Vegetative propagation

Propagate vegetatively, not by seed

Lemongrass rarely flowers in temperate climates. Propagate by dividing clumps in spring.

Division is the standard propagation method — separate outer stalks with roots attached and replant.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 8 plants of Lemongrass. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lemongrass in Agate, North Dakota? +

In Agate (Zone 3b), start Lemongrass seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Agate, North Dakota? +

The average last spring frost date for Agate, North Dakota (ZIP 58310) is around Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 3b.

How long does Lemongrass take to grow? +

Lemongrass typically matures in about 100 days from transplanting. In Agate, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, June 17, 2026 plus 100 days.

Should I start Lemongrass indoors or direct sow in North Dakota? +

Lemongrass should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Agate, that means starting around Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

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Growing Lemongrass in Zone 3b

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Agate, North Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Lemongrass seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 17, 2026, about 4 weeks after your last frost date.