Cilantro/Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Apiaceae · Annual
Cilantro is an annual herb whose fresh leaves provide a bright, citrusy, and slightly pungent flavor, while its dried seeds (coriander) are warm and earthy. It's a staple in many global cuisines, but tends to bolt in hot weather.
- · Plant in cool weather to prevent premature bolting.
- · Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- · Harvest leaves frequently to delay flowering.
Serving Ideas
Chopped raw as a finishing herb over salads, soups, eggs, fish and grain dishes.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 2-11
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low-moderate
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 1-2 ft tall · 0.5-1 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer · White to pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender (frost sensitive)
- Heat tolerance: Poor
- Soil: Well-drained, rich loam
- Growth rate: Fast
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