Lemon Grass and Ginger - now what.

[BarriedaleNick]

I grew some Lemon Grass from seed and some ginger this year.  Both in the plastic greenhouse and have done ok.
Will they over winter indoors or is that it?  First time for both for me..

Cheers!

[BarriedaleNick]

[hippydave]

i grow lemongrass in pots and bring then into the greenhouse in the wnter nd wrap the pots with horti fleece and put them back out in the ping when it starts to warm up but do not have a clue about ginger.

[thifasmom]

i overwinter both successfully in the infrequently heated conservatory

[cleo]

The trick with Lemon grass is to keep the top soil bone dry during the dormant period--otherwise it`s very prone to rotting.

I no longer grow it but when I did it all came inside(the house) as even a good greenhouse can get a bit too humid on a warm day in the winter.

Once the plants have stems worth using split some off and re-plant to increase your crop

[BarriedaleNick]

Thanks everyone - Ill bring them in and see how they go!

[artichoke]

I brought a huge lemon grass plant back from Malaysia 2 years ago. Planted in allotment, brought it indoors for the winter.

I think I watered it too much, and it was too cold. Most of it died. But I planted it out again in the spring and it bulked up beautifully.

This winter I have brought it indoors in a better pot (drainage), and have high hopes of keeping the whole plant alive.

I take the point that it should stay reasonably dry, but when it is too dry it takes on a wizened look, and adding water makes it flush green again. Just my experience so far.

[cleo]

I take the point that it should stay reasonably dry, but when it is too dry

My fault--I meant keep the top inch or so of soil completely dry. Put the pots on gravel trays/`Saucers` etc and water sparingly from the bottom.