One was being sold for the equivalent of almost 10 dollars.

That's steep! Actually, the lemongrass is optional. My mom and aunts actually don't use it, but I've learned to use it from the moms of some friends. So don't worry about it, although lemongrass is useful or mandatory in other dishes though.

Is there a way you can grow it in a pot? Ours was in a pot for a few years, because it was gifted to me while I was still living with my parents.

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