• Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro Seeds Renee's Garden
  • Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro Seeds Renee's Garden
  • Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro Seeds Renee's Garden
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‘Bac Lieu Cilantro’ Vietnamese Heirloom Seeds

Cilantro with a Hint of Citrus

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Description

The flavor of fast-growing Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro is mild and delicate with an extra citrus twist. The plants resemble regular cilantro but the foliage is topped with fine cut, frilly leaves. Enjoy at every growth stage, as Bac Lieu plants hold their delicious flavor even as they mature and begin to flower. Sprigs of leaves are traditionally harvested while young and tender and served on a platter so individual diners can add to taste for extra savor throughout the meal.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Herb
  • Kitchen profile: The flavor of fast-growing Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro is mild and delicate with an extra citrus twist.
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
  • Planting season: Fall or Spring
  • Starting location: Direct Sow
  • Recorded soil pH: 6.6 - 7.0 or 7.1 - 7.5

Match ‘Bac Lieu Cilantro’ Vietnamese Heirloom 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.

Before sowing ‘Bac Lieu Cilantro’ Vietnamese Heirloom, 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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Shipping Information

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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Edible Flower
  • Heirloom
  • Matures Early
  • Mild Flavor
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Succession Planting

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Spring
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Useful Plant Part : Stems

Planting & Care

Planting: Vietnamese cilantro doesn't transplant well; plant seeds directly in the garden. For continuous harvests, start in early spring and make successive sowings every few weeks until summer heat comes on strong. Sow again in cooler fall weather, especially in mild winter areas. Sow seeds in well-drained fertile soil 1 - 2" apart in rows 8" apart in full sun. Cover 1/4" deep and firm soil over seeds. Keep evenly moist as seedlings emerge. Thin seedlings 3 - 4" apart before plants get crowded.

Growing: Vietnamese cilantro leafs out and flowers quickly as plants mature; lushest, leafy growth is in cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Plants thrive when well watered and thinned early so they have room to grow. If hot weather arrives early, plant in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. The lacy flowers of these plants attract beneficial insects and pollinating bees.

Harvest & Use: Vietnamese cilantro produces rosettes of leaves low on plants with more finely cut, serrated leaves towards the top. Harvest and use the entire plant, including stems, leaves and even young flowers. Traditionally, Vietnamese cilantro is offered on a plate in the center of the table, so diners can help themselves. This delicious edible garnish and flavoring tastes similar to delicate regular cilantro, but with an additional delicious hint of citrus spice.

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