When to Plant Lemongrass in Zone 12A
USDA Zone
12A
Cities Covered
25
Avg Last Frost
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A
Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, October 23, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 29, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Lemongrass seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Cymbopogon citratus
Days to Maturity 100 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart
Cities in Zone 12A
Aiea, Hawaii Anahola, Hawaii Haiku, Hawaii Hanalei, Hawaii Waikoloa, Hawaii Kalaheo, Hawaii Kapaa, Hawaii Kualapuu, Hawaii Kunia, Hawaii Kurtistown, Hawaii Lawai, Hawaii Lihue, Hawaii Makawao, Hawaii Makaweli, Hawaii Papaikou, Hawaii Pearl City, Hawaii Wahiawa, Hawaii Pukalani, Hawaii Mililani, Hawaii Kula, Hawaii Waialua, Hawaii Waipahu, Hawaii Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Camp H M Smith, Hawaii
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Growing Lemongrass in USDA Zone 12A
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. For best results, start your Lemongrass seeds indoors around Thursday, October 23, 2025, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Expect to harvest your Lemongrass approximately 100 days after planting.