Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), also known as coriander, is a versatile annual herb grown for both its fresh, fragrant leaves and aromatic seeds used as a spice. Popular in cuisines worldwide, cilantro adds bright, fresh flavor to salsas, curries, soups, and salads. Fast-growing and easy to cultivate in gardens or containers, it is a must-have for every culinary and kitchen garden.
Seed Information
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Type: Herb Seeds
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Common Name: Cilantro, Coriander
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Genus: Coriandrum
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Species: Coriandrum sativum
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Life Cycle: Annual
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Features: Culinary herb, dual-purpose (leaves and seeds), fast growing, aromatic foliage, pollinator friendly when flowering
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Season of Interest: Spring through summer (leaves), late summer to fall (seeds)
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Indoor/Outdoor: Both (containers, outdoor beds, kitchen gardens)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
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Watering: Moderate, prefers evenly moist soil
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Climate: Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
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Growth Habit: Upright, 12–24 in tall
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Soil pH: 6.2–7.5
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Planting Time: Early spring or fall in mild climates
Grow Instructions
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When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors in spring after frost; or fall in mild climates
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Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
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Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
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Germination: 7–10 days at 55–70°F (13–21°C)
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Harvest: Leaves ready in 3–4 weeks; harvest seeds after flowers mature and dry
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Tips: Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous leaf harvest; bolt quickly in hot weather, so provide partial shade in summer