Lemongrass is a perennial grass and is usually harvested four times per year. During the harvesting, the grass is cut to the ground, left to dry in the field, then collected the next day. When the grass is collected, it is tied into bundles, put in an oxcart, and then driven to the distillation facility. The yield depends on how many times the grass has been cut that year, but an average yield is about 45 kg per acre. Lemongrass that has already been steam distilled for the essential oil can be used to fuel the distillery.

Our lemongrass is grown by small-scale farmers in India. The average farmer has 3 acres. While some of these farmers continue to grow crops like wheat, potatoes, and rice, diversifying their crops with lemongrass is more profitable. This is because lemongrass is a high-value crop so it offers a higher value or return after it is sold.