When to Plant Lemongrass in Texas

Growing Lemongrass in Texas: Complete Guide

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a warm-season crop that needs a head start indoors before Texas's last frost. Depending on your zone, Texas gardeners start seeds indoors between November 6, 2026 (Zone 10b) and February 4, 2027 (Zone 6b), then move transplants outside once their zone's last frost has passed — the zone table above has your exact dates.

Because Texas stretches across 9 USDA hardiness zones (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 100 days to maturity, Lemongrass needs the indoor head start that Texas's growing season requires. Starting indoors ensures you have strong transplants ready the moment outdoor conditions are right.

Lemongrass requires full sun (6-8 hours) and moderate-high (1-2 inches/week) moisture. Gulf Coast gardeners face intense summer heat and humidity — afternoon shade and consistent irrigation are key to success.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Texas.