Cilantro/Coriander — FarmPal
Two herbs in one! Fresh leaves (cilantro) and dried seeds (coriander).
Sun
partial
Water
moderate
Spacing
6-8 inches apart
Days to Harvest
Leaves: 21-30 days. Seeds: 90-100 days
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Companion Plants
Anise
Dill
Tomatoes
Spinach
Avoid Planting Near
Fennel
Common Pests
Aphids
Leafhoppers
Diseases to Watch
Leaf spot
Powdery mildew
Growing Tips
- •Bolts quickly in heat plant in spring and fall
- •Succession plant every 2-3 weeks
- •Provide afternoon shade in summer
- •Let some plants bolt to collect coriander seeds
- •Self-seeds readily if allowed
Harvesting
- •Cut outer leaves first
- •Harvest before flower stalk appears
- •For seeds, let flowers dry on plant
- •Harvest seeds when they turn brown
Storage
Leaves: use fresh or freeze. Seeds: store in cool, dark place for years.
Varieties
Santo
Slow to bolt. Great for leaf production.
Calypso
Very slow bolting. Compact growth.
Leisure
Good for warmer climates. Slow bolt.
Moroccan
Traditional variety. Good seed production.