"Lemongrass at the dacha": pros and cons of growing

25.04.2024 17:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:58

Schisandra is a plant that produces a pleasant lemon aroma.

To decide to grow this plant, it is important to consider the positive and negative aspects.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about the pros and cons of lemongrass in the country.

Pros

Lemongrass can help in the fight against pests, including mosquitoes.

In addition, the plant has a pleasant appearance, so it can become a decoration of the site.

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Lemongrass can also be used in cooking. Its leaves can give a drink a pleasant lemon flavor.

Cons

If you don’t control the growth of lemongrass, it can take over the entire area.

Another disadvantage is the plant's capriciousness. It needs constant watering. Given this, lemongrass is not suitable for people who devote a minimum of time to the garden.

Schisandra loves sun and warm weather. If these conditions are not met, it may disappoint the gardener.

Now you know about the advantages and disadvantages of lemongrass.

Previously, we reported on the reasons for wilting and yellowing of pepper seedlings .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

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