4 grams / packet
1. Short Description
This slow-bolting strain is grown primarily for its broad, deep green, celery-like, pungent foliage. Used in Oriental and Mexican cuisine. Use seed to flavor meats, pickles and baked goods.
2. More details and tips
Coriander Cilantro Herb Garden Seeds
Coriandrum sativum This annual can grow up to nearly two-feet tall! It is ideal for beginners, considering it does not require that much maintenance.
Days to Maturity: Annual, 50-55
Germination rate: 90%
Hardiness Zone: 3-11
Planting Depth: ¼”-½”
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Growth Habit: Upright
Soil Preference: Well-drained yet moist
Temp Preference: Cool
Light Preference: Full Sun
Color: Green with white or light pink flowers
Flavor: Strong, fresh and earthly
Sowing and Growing
The way to successfully continue cilantro’s growth is to sow seeds continuously in the spring and fall. This plant grows best in full sun, yet overheating causes the plant to bolt. Water young plants consistently for best growth. Avoid overwatering established plants. Germination takes 2 to 3 weeks and produces rapid leaf growth.
Harvesting
Cut back the cilantro frequently for controlled and continuous growth. This plant can be harvested 4 to 5 weeks from the time the seeds are planted. Letting some plants set seed and drop on their own will give you plants for next season. For storage, cut the mature seed heads and store in a dry container, such as a paper bag.
- 3 g - Approximately 215 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 2,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 800,000 Seeds
Source: mainly from Trueleafmarket