https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz LEMONGRASS en-us 2017-08-23 04:37:12 UTC 2026-02-07 19:53:00 UTC hello@padlet.com gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187040679 A picture of lemongrass]]> 2017-09-13 04:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187040679 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187040756 Lemongrass' leaves and oil are used to make medicines. It is used as a fragrance in soaps and is also used cosmetics and in vitamin A. Lemongrass can relieve pain, reduce fever and stimulate uterus and menstrual flow. This herb also has antioxidant properties. ]]> 2017-09-13 04:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187040756 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187800245 There are more than 50 types of lemongrass but the type most used in cooking is ornamental lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus). This type of lemongrass gives a lemony aroma and taste to dishes. Other types of lemngrass include Citronella which is used in cosmetics and perfumes, Java Citonella which is a yellow or red - purplish colour and East Indian Lemongrass which has a lemon flavour with ginger undertones. ]]> 2017-09-15 02:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/187800245 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519080 Lemongrass is widely used in Asian savoury cuisines and is native to India. It is also used in  drinks. Lemongrass brings a fresh, citrus flavour to cuisines. ]]> 2017-09-27 04:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519080 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519974 Choosing: When buying fresh, the stalks should feel heavy with no bruising. If the stalks are light then the lemongrass is dried out. 

Preparing: If using whole then, slice the very bottom of the stalk and peel off the dried layers. 
If chopping or pounding then, use only the bottom seven or eight as the rest of the stalk is not edible. ]]> 2017-09-27 04:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519974 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519988 - Thrives in full sun 
- Plant seeds in rich, well - drained soil
- during the process of growing, provide a steady supply of moisture for best growth
- If growing several lemongrass in one bed, then space plants 24 inches apart
-As lemongrass grows tall, be sure to place pots in a wind - protected place. 
-Lemongrass is a herb that grows very well in hot, tropical climates. In winter, the herb will slow down its growth.]]> 2017-09-27 04:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191519988 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520057 Lemongrass provides a subtle citrus flavour to many cuisines. It has a lemon - lime taste with a hint of ginger flavour. ]]> 2017-09-27 04:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520057 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520085 Lemongrass is a perennial grass that comes from the family of Poaceae. It is used for its fragrant and citrus flavour from its leaves and stalks. 

]]> 2017-09-27 04:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520085 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520107 - Lemongrass curry and shrimp
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]]> 2017-09-27 04:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191520107 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524046 2017-09-27 04:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524046 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524166 2017-09-27 04:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524166 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524881 Lemongrass takes approximately 100 days to fully grow and can reproduce from stalks. 

]]> 2017-09-27 05:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191524881 gwatkins21 https://padlet.com/gwatkins21/o046s1wptffz/wish/191525838 Your Bibliography: LEMONGRASS: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (2017). Webmd.com. Retrieved 27 September 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-719-lemongrass.aspx?activeingredientid=719&activeingredientname=lemongrass

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