Add some zing to your food with Cilantro! This heat-resistant plant has a bright, bold flavor with undertones of citrus. Sow plants every ten days for continuous harvest – they grow quickly and reach a height of 18-24". You can enjoy cilantro in tacos, salads and soups, or use the leaves and seeds as you please. The flowers are also edible, so this versatile plant is great for any meal.

GROWING TIPS

Plant seeds directly into the garden in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-80°F. Or, start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date. Transplant carefully as cilantro is sensitive to transplant shock. For a continual harvest of leaves, make additional plantings every 3 weeks except during the hottest part of the summer. Cilantro tends to flower and go to seed quickly, especially when soil temperature is above 75 °F. Mulch to keep the soil cool.

SEED FACTS

Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
Days to Maturity: 50 leaf, 90-110 seed
Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2"
Days to Sprout: 6-10
Plant Spacing: 6-12"
Row Spacing: 18-24"
Light Requirements: Sunny / Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12-24"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: Yes

Collection: Cilantro

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