Cilantro Herb Seeds

Cilantro Seeds, (Calypso) Open Pollinated, Non-GMO

Minimum 25 Seeds

This herbs plant is Cilantro while its seeds are Coriander. This herb's leaves have a distinct flavor and can be used as a garnish in salads, soups, salsa, and Mexican dishes. Flavor: Cilantro has a fresh, citrusy taste while the coriander seeds have a light and sweet taste.

Preparation Ideas: Use cilantro in salsa or as a garnish in salads and soup; coriander in meat or seafood dishes.

Plant Type: Herb
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Planting Depth: .25", keep lightly moist until germination
Seed Spacing: 6"
Growing Height: 20-28"
Best Container Size: 12"+

Instructions: Sow directly in full sun after all danger of frost is past. For best results, plant in rows 12 inches apart. Thin plants to 6 inches apart when 2 inches tall.

Suggestions: Harvest seeds in late summer by cutting seed heads when ripe. Spread seed heads out to dry. I planted cilantro several times last year and this year throughout the growing season and it did very well. During the hotter months I planted in pots and moved them to part shade (shaded from 5pm heat).