Cilantro Seeds (Organic)

Cilantro is a fast-growing, dual-purpose herb that adds a burst of bright, citrusy flavor to a wide variety of dishes. Its tender, green leaves are suited to salsas, curries, garnishes, and salads, making it a kitchen essential for chefs and home cooks alike. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, cilantro matures quickly, reaching harvestable size in just 30-50 days. As the plant bolts, it produces delicate white flowers followed by seeds known as coriander, which can be harvested and used as a spice.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Upright
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Cilantro is a fast-growing, dual-purpose herb that adds a burst of bright, citrusy flavor to a wide variety of dishes.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 55-65°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 7-15 Days
• Height At Maturity: 2'-3'
• Days To Maturity: 30-65 Days
• Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6"-8"

Match Cilantro to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Cilantro’s quick growth and compact size make it suited to garden beds, containers, or even windowsills, ensuring fresh leaves are always within reach.

Plant in succession for a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.

Annual Similar in appearance to parsley, cilantro is a staple in Mexican, Indian, and Asian cuisines.

Before sowing Cilantro, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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