These seeds were saved from happy cilantro annual plants in Mantis Planting owner Nisha Maxwell's garden located in the California high desert of Joshua Tree. Cilantro is a delicious little herb that can add a fresh zing to salads, tacos, soups and most other dishes as a garnish! It is alo an excellent source of vitamins K and C and is a great source of antioxidants. It is a cool season annual and can be succession planted every two weeks for continuous harvest.
 
To plant, sow the seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate, typically within 7-10 days. Once the plants have reached 6 inches in height, they are ready to harvest by snipping the leaves as needed.
 
Plant Type: Annual Herb
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum
Packed For: 2024
Days to Maturity: 55
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Bush
Planting Time: Fall
Hybrid Status: Open-Pollinated
Hardy to Zone: 2
Frost Tolerance: Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerance: Not Heat Tolerant
Approximate Weight in Grams: 2
Approximate Seed Count: 50
Sun Needs: Full or partial sun
Water Needs: Regular watering
Planting Instructions: Sow directly, 1/4 inch deep
Fullgrown Plant Size: 7 inches tall
 
Image Credit: 
"Garden fresh cilantro" by Qfamily is licensed under CC BY 2.0.