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Cilantro
HerbCoriandrum sativum
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 16 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 4" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6.2–6.8
Overview
Cilantro is a delicate leafy herb with feathery, triangular green foliage that reaches harvest maturity in 16-25 days. The plant produces thin, lacy stems bearing distinctive serrated leaves with a bright, citrusy flavor profile that carries subtle soapy notes and fresh herbal undertones. Cilantro thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. As a quick-maturing heirloom variety, it's ideal for succession planting throughout the growing season. Widely used in Latin American, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines as a fresh garnish and flavor component in salsas, curries, and chutneys.
Planting
Direct sow in early spring and fall, succession plant every 2-3 weeks
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-20.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, damping off.