250 LEISURE CILANTRO / CORIANDER Coriandrum Sativum Herb Vegetable Seeds

Description:
Name: Leisure Cilantro
Other common names: Chinese parsley, Mexican parsley
Scientific name: Coriandrum sativum
Color: White to light pink flowers
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before the last frost
Bloom time: Seeds appear 2 – 3 weeks after flowering
Harvest: 40 days
Hardiness zone: Reseeding annual
Plant height: 12 – 18 inches
Plant spacing: 18 – 20 inches
Light requirements: Sun
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 250 seeds
Other: Coriandrum sativum is known as “Cilantro” when grown for its leaves and “Coriander” when grown for its seeds. The seeds possess a stronger flavor compared to the leaves. This herb is versatile in various cuisines including Mexican, Thai, Indian, and Chinese. It’s utilized in dishes like salads, salsa, and curries. The Leisure variety features large leaves and can be harvested when the plant reaches 6 inches tall, continuing until it begins flowering. This variety is slow to bolt, making it suitable for hotter summer months or southern climates for extended harvesting periods. Leisure cilantro can be planted in both spring and fall.