Overview:
A versatile, open-pollinated herb, Coriander (Cilantro) offers zesty leaves and flavorful seeds from the same plant! This fast-growing annual reaches 12–24″ tall, producing lush, aromatic foliage for cilantro lovers and round, spicy seeds for coriander spice.
A versatile, open-pollinated herb, Coriander (Cilantro) offers zesty leaves and flavorful seeds from the same plant! This fast-growing annual reaches 12–24″ tall, producing lush, aromatic foliage for cilantro lovers and round, spicy seeds for coriander spice.
Growing Instructions:
Sowing: Direct sow in spring or fall, as cilantro prefers cooler temperatures and bolts in heat. Sow seeds ¼–½” deep, 1–2″ apart in rows 12–18″ apart. Thin seedlings to 6–8″ apart. Prefers well-drained soil with pH of 6.2–6.8.
Sowing: Direct sow in spring or fall, as cilantro prefers cooler temperatures and bolts in heat. Sow seeds ¼–½” deep, 1–2″ apart in rows 12–18″ apart. Thin seedlings to 6–8″ apart. Prefers well-drained soil with pH of 6.2–6.8.
Germination: 7–14 days at 55–70°F.
Care: Keep soil moist, especially during germination and early growth. Mulch to maintain soil moisture and cool roots. For continuous leaf harvest, sow every 2–3 weeks. Pinch back flower heads to extend leaf production or allow bolting for seed harvest.
Harvest: 45–70 days for leaves, 90–100 days for seeds. Harvest leaves when plants are 4–6″ tall, cutting outer leaves first. Collect seeds when they turn brown and dry on the plant.
