Cilantro / Coriander Seeds – Heirloom Dual-Purpose Culinary Standard

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-5482-CIL-DT

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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)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Complete dual-harvest crop yielding fresh culinary leaves early and aromatic spice seeds at maturity
Extremely quick and easy to direct sow, sprouting rapidly in cool spring or autumn soils
Umbrella-like flower heads attract lacewings, hoverflies, and beneficial predatory wasps to the garden

Has a long taproot that dislikes root disturbance—performs best when direct sown rather than transplanted
Quick to bolt to flower and seed during hot midsummer weather, requiring frequent succession planting for steady leaf harvests

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