A local Ukrainian farmer in the Zhytomyr region has grown high-quality lemongrass, as reported by Alexander Formaggio, the founder of Hamon Baby gastronomic shop and cafe. The local lemongrass is described as juicy and smelly, suitable for freezing and long-term storage. Due to the quarantine, there is a dilemma between growing locally or importing, with current trends favoring local producers despite the higher cost. However, the price has equalized due to the quarantine and import restrictions. Only one company in the country is currently freezing the lemongrass.