When to plant lemongrass in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant lemongrass shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 7b | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | April 18 – April 25 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – April 28 |
Lemongrass in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant lemongrass in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to transplant lemongrass spans roughly April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemongrass planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemongrass planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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