Cilantro
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Coriandrum
About
Use fresh leaves (cilantro) in recipes for salsa and guacamole, and dried seeds (coriander) for seasoning in curry, pickles and sausages. Annual.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Intended Use
Leaf HarvestSeed Harvest
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
3–21 days
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Days to Maturity
60–90 days
Plant Height
1.5–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
0.5 in
Row Spacing
6–12 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–80 °F
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Air Temp
28–85 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW outdoors in full sun after danger of frost. In frost-free areas, sow from fall to early spring. Sow seeds thinly and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to stand about 12" apart.
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