Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Vegetable Pack
Cilantro is a leafy green herb with a sharp, tangy, and citrus-like flavor and a strong aroma. It's also known as coriander and dhaniya, and is a member of the parsley family. Cilantro is a key ingredient in many cuisines around the world, including Mexican, Middle Eastern, Indian, and Asian. It's often used in recipes and as a garnish, and is often stirred into salsas, guacamoles, soups, sauces, chutneys, and dressings.
- Annual herb
- Full sun to part shade
- Plant spacing: 6 inches
- Harvest leaves while it the plant is low. When the cilantro grows its stalk, cut off the plant after the seeds drop and let it self-seed.