Cilantro Coriander is also known as Chinese Parsley. Popular for its spicy flavor, it is a mainstay of many Chinese and Latin American dishes. Use as a flavoring in curries, chili sauces, breads, sauces and pickles. This variety is quick to flower.
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum
Seed Type: Heirloom
Product Weight: 1.5 grams / / approximately 120-130 seeds
Plant Type: Herb
Flavor: Cilantro has a fresh, citrusy taste while the coriander seeds have a light and sweet taste
Days to Harvest: 60 days
Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 14 days
Seed Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Row Spacing: 25 cm (10")
Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10")
Growing Height: 38-75 cm (15-30")
Best Container Size: 12"+
Planting Instructions: Sow directly in full sun after all danger of frost is past. Difficult to transplant.
Suggestions: Harvest seeds in late summer by cutting seed heads when ripe. Spread seed heads on trays to dry in sun. Thresh by hand and store in jars. The seed odor dissipates in storage.- Leaves used as a garnish in salad/soup- Seed used in meat and seafood/condiment for bread/cookies/cake