Grow Organic Cilantro

Grow Organic

Description

Cilantro - Coriander - Coriandrum sativum

Annual Similar in appearance to parsley, cilantro is a staple in Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisines. This bolt-resistant variety produces lush growth. The seeds of the plant can be harvested and are called coriander.

Did You Know? Cilantro is Spanish for coriander.

Soil Temperature: 55-65°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'-3'
Days To Maturity: 30-65 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"-8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

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Features

Container Compatible
Does Not Require Support
Open-Pollinated
Requires Summer Water

Characteristics

Organic Status :

Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Useful Plant Part : Seed

Planting and Care

Soil & Water: Supplement the soil with plenty of organic matter to help with water retention, and mulch the roots to keep them from drying out. In hot summer climates, grow in the shade of other plants to postpone bolting.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly when soil reaches 55°F, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.

Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting leaves when the plant is about 6" tall. Cilantro leaves are best used fresh because the flavor disappears when dried. Allow a few plants to go to seed; harvest the seeds when they turn brown by shaking the seed heads over a paper bag. Allow them to dry before storing them in an airtight container.