Looking for fresh lemongrass? Here you’ll find fresh tanglad from local growers and traders, sold by the kilo, in bundles and in bulk lots for kitchens, lechon businesses and food makers. Compare the prices below, then message the seller directly.
Lemongrass, or tanglad, is one of the most-used aromatics in Filipino cooking. It is stuffed into lechon and inasal, simmered in tinola and soups, and brewed as tea. It grows easily across the country, so listings here come from smallholders, provincial traders and larger farms, and what is available changes through the year.
Seller | Location | Price | Minimum order | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malolos, Bulacan (stalks from Mindoro and Bulacan) | ₱30 per kilo | 3,000 kg (₱90,000) | ||
Maydolong, Eastern Samar | ₱35 per kilo | 50 kg (₱1,750) | ||
San Miguel, Bulacan | ₱80 per kilo | 1 kg (seller says up to 15,000 kg a month) | ||
Negros Oriental | ₱167 per kilo | 3 kg (₱501) | ||
Putik, Zamboanga City | ₱2 per 200 g bundle (about ₱10 per kilo) | 1 bundle (200 g, ₱2) |
Prices as listed in October 2026. Bulk lots from Bulacan and Eastern Samar cost ₱30 to ₱35 per kilo, with minimum orders of 50 kg and up. Small orders cost more per kilo. Lemongrass is sold both by the kilo and by the bundle, so check which one a listing uses, and confirm the price and minimum order with the seller before you order.
Form | What it is | Best for | On FarmyHub now? |
|---|---|---|---|
Fresh stalks | Whole stalks, sold loose or in tied bundles | Lechon, inasal, tinola, soups and tea | Yes, see the price table above |
Bulk and wholesale lots | Sacks of fresh stalks, usually 50 kg and up | Restaurants, lechon and inasal businesses, food processors and oil extraction | Yes, from Bulacan and Eastern Samar |
Dried lemongrass | Dried leaves and stalks, loose or in tea bags | Tea | Yes: lemongrass tea bags from Guagua, Pampanga, ₱68 per 10 bags |
Lemongrass powder | Dried stalks ground to a powder | Curries, rubs and marinades | Not listed right now |
Lemongrass plants | Rooted stalks or seedlings | Growing your own | Not listed right now |
No plants listed? Fresh stalks that still have their base can be rooted in a glass of water and then planted. Our guide to 10 easy herbs for every Filipino home explains how to grow tanglad.
Feature | Lemongrass (tanglad) | Citronella grass |
|---|---|---|
Scientific name | Cymbopogon citratus | Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianus |
Base of the stem | Thick, pale green to white | Thinner, often reddish purple |
Smell | Fresh and lemony | Stronger and sharper |
Main use | Cooking and tea | Citronella oil for candles, sprays and insect repellents |
Used in food? | Yes | No, it is not used for cooking |
The two grasses look alike in the field. If you are buying to cook, ask the seller to confirm that it is culinary lemongrass.
Use the lower, pale part of the stalk. Cut off the root end, peel away the tough outer layer, then bruise the stalk with the back of a knife to release its aroma. The green leaves are too tough to eat, but they are good for tea.
Dish | How to use tanglad |
|---|---|
Lechon and lechon manok | Stuff bundles of bruised stalks into the cavity with garlic and onion before roasting. |
Chicken inasal | Pound or chop the stalks and add them to the marinade with garlic, ginger, calamansi and vinegar. |
Tinola and nilaga | Tie a bruised stalk into a knot and add it with the ginger and onion at the start, then take it out before serving. |
Grilled or steamed fish | Stuff a few stalks inside the fish, or lay them under it in the steamer. |
Tanglad tea | Boil chopped stalks and leaves in water for about 10 minutes. Add ginger or pandan if you like. |
Rice | Add a knotted stalk to the pot when you cook rice for a light lemony aroma. |
Firm, heavy stalks with a tight, pale base
A fresh lemony smell when you scratch the stalk
No dry, brown or soft parts
For bulk orders, ask the seller for a recent photo of the lot and how the stalks are packed
Method | How | Keeps for about |
|---|---|---|
Glass of water | Stand the stalks upright in a little water at room temperature | 2 to 3 days |
Refrigerator | Wrap in a slightly damp paper towel and keep in a bag or container | 2 weeks |
Freezer | Freeze whole or chopped stalks in a sealed bag | Several months |
Dried | Dry the leaves and stalks in the shade, then keep them in an airtight jar | Several months |
Growers post from across the country, with steady supply out of Bulacan, Mindoro, Pampanga, the Visayas and Mindanao. Some sellers offer local pickup only, others ship nationwide with the courier fee handled separately, so check each listing’s delivery terms before ordering.
Households buying a bundle or two for tinola and tea. Lechon, inasal and catering businesses ordering by the sack. Restaurants and food processors buying in volume. Beverage and tea makers sourcing stalks for lemongrass juice and herbal infusions. Wet-market vendors and resellers keeping displays stocked. Home gardeners buying planting stock to grow their own.
FarmyHub is the marketplace, not the farm. We do not grow, cut, bundle or deliver any of the produce listed here. Each grower or trader manages their own harvest, sets their own price, and arranges pickup or delivery with you directly through the platform chat.
Comparing growers before a bulk or repeat order? See our guide to 5 lemongrass (tanglad) suppliers and their prices per kilo, or browse the wider Fruits, Vegetables & Growables category.
Browse Parsley, Basil, Dill, Cilantro and Spring Onion. For dried herbs, powders and other seasonings, see Condiments.
On FarmyHub, fresh lemongrass is listed from about ₱10 to ₱167 per kilo (October 2026). Bulk lots from Bulacan and Eastern Samar cost ₱30 to ₱35 per kilo with large minimum orders, while small orders cost more. Prices change with the season, so confirm with the seller.
Sa FarmyHub, ang sariwang tanglad ay mula mga ₱10 hanggang ₱167 kada kilo (Oktubre 2026). Ang bultuhan mula Bulacan at Eastern Samar ay ₱30 hanggang ₱35 kada kilo, pero malaki ang minimum na order. Kumpirmahin ang presyo sa seller bago umorder.
Growers and traders in Bulacan and Eastern Samar list bulk lots from 50 kg up, and a farm-direct supplier in San Miguel, Bulacan says it can supply up to 15,000 kg a month. Message the sellers in the price table above to ask about volume, delivery and repeat orders.
No. They are related grasses, but citronella is grown for citronella oil and is not used for cooking. Culinary lemongrass has a thick, pale base and a fresh lemony smell.
Wrap the stalks in a slightly damp paper towel and keep them in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks, or freeze them in a sealed bag for several months.
Yes. Stand stalks that still have their base in a glass of water until roots grow, then plant them in soil. See our guide to easy herbs to grow at home for the full steps.
