Homeliness, Gardening
Lemongrass Far Eastern: useful properties and peculiarities of cultivation
If you want to beautify and beautifully landscaped your garden or cottage area, you should take a closer look at lemongrass Chinese (Far Eastern) - deciduous liana, which has a delicate "lemon" aroma. His curly stems gracefully braid the supports, trunks, branches of trees that are near. Leaves of lemongrass on pink or red petioles have light green color and reach a length of 20 cm. Blossom liana in the last decade of May with small white (or pinkish) flowers, similar to bells.
Lemongrass is Far Eastern. Useful properties of the plant
This plant is endowed with a whole complex of useful substances: ascorbic, malic and citric acids, tannins, essential oils, as well as a large number of vitamins, including C and E. Since ancient times, the peoples of the Far East knew the medicinal properties of lemongrass - its stems and leaves were steamed and They made tea. This drink had an excellent tonic effect. Juicy, acidic berries with a resinous taste were also used as a powerful medicine that stimulates the nervous system. Lemongrass Far Eastern and to this day is used for depression, asthenic state, lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness and hypotension.
Lemongrass Far Eastern: cultivation
For this plant it is desirable to choose a bright, windless place. Schizandra prefers fertile, loose soil, not waterlogged, but with sufficient moisture. Adult magnolia larvae are quite unpretentious, do not require special care and shelter for the winter in the middle of Russia. They are practically not affected by pests, and they are almost not exposed to diseases. Young lemongrass is usually planted along the fence, maintaining a distance of 1.5-2 m. For seedlings prepare a pit of about 40 cm deep, on its bottom is placed drainage (from broken brick) and from above fertile substrate. Seeds of lemongrass are placed in a pit, sprinkled with soil and watered. When planting, it is necessary to immediately provide the liana with a support, which it will entwine. Feed the plant three times per season: early in the spring, fertilize with ashes, before flowering - with potassium salt, urea and double superphosphate, and after harvesting - superphosphate.
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