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Cilantro

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Cilantro

Herb

Coriandrum sativum

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 16 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • 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.