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Cilantro
Cilantro
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🌿 Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) — Organic Seeds
Common Names: Coriander Leaf, Chinese Parsley
🌱 Seed Quality Promise
All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.
About Cilantro
Cilantro is a fast-growing, cool-season annual herb known for its bright green, lacy leaves and bold, fresh flavor. The leaves are called cilantro, while the dried seeds are known as coriander, making this plant a true dual-purpose herb.
Cilantro has been grown for thousands of years as both a culinary and medicinal plant, valued for its quick harvest, versatility, and ability to thrive in early spring and fall when many herbs struggle.
Traditional & Herbal Uses
Cilantro has been traditionally used as:
• A culinary flavoring herb
• A digestive-supporting plant
• A traditional cleansing green
• A cooling summer herb
• A fresh tonic herb
• A traditional household herb
• A gentle food medicine
• A seed + leaf dual-use plant
Both the leaves (cilantro) and the seeds (coriander) are traditionally used.
Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Upright, branching
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Mature Width: 6–12 inches
Leaf Shape: Lacy, soft
Flower Color: White to pale pink
Seed Type: Round coriander seeds
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Attracts: Pollinators, beneficial insects
Cilantro bolts quickly in heat, transitioning from leaf production to seed formation.
Growing Cilantro from Seed
Cilantro grows best in cool weather and prefers to be direct sown.
How to Germinate Cilantro Seeds
Direct Sowing (Recommended)
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Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep.
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Space seeds 6–8 inches apart.
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Water gently.
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Keep soil moist until germination.
Succession Planting Tip
Plant every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest.
Germination Time
• 7–14 days
• Fast and reliable
Ideal Growing Conditions
USDA Zones
Zones 2–11 (grown as an annual)
Sun
• Full sun in cool weather
• Partial shade in warmer climates
Soil
• Well-draining
• Light
• Loamy or sandy
• Moderate fertility
Water
• Moderate, consistent moisture
• Do not allow soil to dry out completely
Spacing
• Space plants 6–8 inches apart
• Thin seedlings for best leaf production
Growth Timeline
Weeks 1–2:
• Germination
Weeks 3–5:
• Leaf harvest begins
Weeks 6–8:
• Flowering and seed formation
Harvesting
Leaves (Cilantro)
Harvest when plants are 4–6 inches tall.
• Cut outer leaves first
• Harvest often to delay bolting
Seeds (Coriander)
Allow seed heads to dry on the plant.
• Harvest when brown
• Dry fully before storage
Seed Saving
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Allow seed heads to dry on the plant.
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Cut and hang upside down in a paper bag.
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Shake out seeds.
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Store cool, dark, and dry.
Why Grow Cilantro?
• Fast-growing
• Dual-purpose (leaf + seed)
• Easy to grow
• Cool-season crop
• Excellent for succession planting
• Pollinator friendly
• Great for containers
• Highly productive
• Culinary staple
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