Cilantro / Coriander Seeds – Heirloom Dual-Purpose Culinary Standard
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7358-CIL-100
- Free shipping on orders over $50
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cilantro / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an essential, open-pollinated heirloom staple cherished globally for its versatile dual-purpose harvests. In its early growth phase, it produces tender, feathery green leaves ("cilantro") with a bright, citrusy, aromatic flavor profile indispensable for fresh salsas, curries, tacos, and Asian dishes. As temperatures rise in midsummer, plants produce airy clusters of delicate white-to-pale-pink flowers followed by warm, nut-and-citrus scented seeds ("coriander") perfect for grinding into spice blends, pickling, and baking. Fast-growing and easy to direct sow, it is a foundation herb for any kitchen garden.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cilantro / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual Herb & Spice
- Color: Bright green feathery foliage with soft white to pale lilac flower clusters; round golden-brown dried seeds
- Plant Characteristics: Upright, bushy habit (18–24 inches tall / 45–60 cm), fine lobed leaves, umbel floral heads, dual culinary yield (fresh herb leaves + dried spice seeds)
- Suitable Space: Kitchen herb gardens, vegetable plot edges, raised beds, patio containers, window boxes
- Season: Spring, Early Summer, & Autumn (Cool-Season Annual)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late April to May for spring leaves; continue succession sowings every 2–3 weeks through early June. Resume succession sowings mid-August through September for a superior autumn leaf crop that resists bolting.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (benefits from afternoon shade during warmer summer spells)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent, even moisture to promote tender leaf growth
- delay premature bolting): delay premature bolting)
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