Cilantro Seeds

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Growing Cilantro Seeds: Varieties and Tips

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a versatile herb prized for its fresh, citrusy flavor, commonly used in Asian and Latin American dishes. While the leaves are popular in cooking, cilantro seeds—also known as coriander seeds—offer a milder flavor and can be used whole or ground.

With delicate white flowers and vibrant green leaves, cilantro plants add beauty to herb gardens and indoor spaces. Available in various types, cilantro seeds thrive in nutrient-rich soil, growing well in full sun or indoors under grow lights.

For continuous harvests, succession planting of cilantro seeds is essential. Whether you prefer organic cilantro seeds or conventional varieties, our selection of cilantro seeds for sale ensures fresh herbs year-round—perfect for any kitchen garden.

Varieties of Cilantro

  • Santo: Santo cilantro is a popular variety known for its ability to resist bolting, which is the premature flowering and seeding that can occur in cilantro plants when exposed to hot weather. This trait makes Santo a great choice for those living in regions with warmer climates. Chefs and home cooks alike favor Santo cilantro for its deeply cut and intensely flavorful leaves.
  • Calypso: Thriving even in hot weather, Calypso cilantro stands out as another bolting-resistant variety. It produces an abundance of aromatic leaves with a slightly peppery flavor. This variety is particularly well-suited for those looking to grow cilantro year-round.
  • Long Standing: Known for its prolonged leaf production, Long Standing cilantro lives up to its name. It resists bolting and provides a consistent supply of fresh leaves over an extended period. This variety is ideal for gardeners seeking a continuous harvest.
  • Slow-Bolt: Slow-Bolt cilantro is bred to resist bolting and can handle heat better than some other varieties, as the name implies. This makes it an excellent choice for those gardening in regions with hot summers.

Sowing Cilantro Seeds

Sowing cilantro seeds is a straightforward process, but it requires attention to detail to ensure a successful harvest. Here are some essential steps to follow:

  • Choosing the Right Location: Cilantro thrives in cool weather, so select a location that receives partial sunlight or dappled shade, especially during the hottest part of the day. If you're growing cilantro indoors, place it near a bright window or provide supplemental fluorescent lighting.
  • Preparing the Soil: Cilantro prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level. Amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve its texture and nutrient content.
  • Sowing Depth: Plant cilantro seeds about ¼ inch deep in the soil. Space them approximately 6 inches apart to allow enough room for the plants to grow.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Watering regularly and evenly is crucial, as cilantro is sensitive to drying out. Using an inch of water per week is a good rule of thumb.
  • Fertilization: To promote healthy growth, apply a water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season. Choose a balanced fertilizer with equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Caring for Cilantro Plants

Once your cilantro seeds have sprouted and grown into young plants, it's essential to provide them with proper care to ensure a steady supply of fresh leaves.

  • Thinning: When cilantro seedlings reach a few inches in height, thin them out, leaving 6 inches of space between each plant. This allows room for the cilantro to grow and prevents overcrowding.
  • Harvesting: Cilantro can be harvested once the leaves are large enough to use. To harvest, simply snip the outer leaves, leaving the central growth point intact. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce new leaves throughout the growing season.
  • Preventing Bolting: To prolong the harvest and prevent bolting, which can cause the leaves to become bitter and the plant to focus on seed production, keep the cilantro plants cool. Mulch around the base of the plants to help regulate soil temperature, and consider providing some shade during the hottest parts of the day in hot climates.

Cilantro is a short-lived herb that offers both its leaves and seeds for culinary exploration. By selecting the right variety and sowing seeds with care, you can prevent your cilantro from becoming a bolting plant and ensure a continuous supply of fresh cilantro for your Mexican dishes and other dishes. With proper care, you can also save seeds for future planting, enjoying cilantro year-round.

Whether you're using cilantro to add a burst of flavor to your dishes or as a garnish, cultivating this versatile herb is a rewarding endeavor for any herb enthusiast or home cook. With the right techniques and attention, you can ensure a steady supply of fresh cilantro leaves and flavorful coriander seeds for your kitchen creations.

Why Buy Organic Cilantro Seeds From Us?

Our high-quality cilantro seeds, including organic cilantro seeds, help prevent cilantro from bolting, ensuring a longer harvest of fresh cilantro coriander. Ideal for enhancing your Mexican dishes, our seeds also allow you to save seeds for future planting. With our premium cilantro seeds, you'll enjoy a continuous supply of cilantro for years to come, all while growing it organically and sustainably.

Learn more about seed starting in your organic garden with our resource guide and buy everything you need with our Seed Starting Kit.

FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.