Herb Cilantro Seeds

Bring bright, distinctive flavor to your kitchen garden with cilantro seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb widely used in Latin American, Asian and Caribbean cooking. Its fresh leaves and tender stems are called cilantro, while the mature dried fruits commonly used as a spice are known as coriander.

Why Grow Cilantro?

• Fresh kitchen flavor: Pick leaves for salsa, tacos, salads, chutneys and soups instead of relying only on store-bought bunches.
• Two different harvests: Grow plants for leafy cilantro or allow selected plants to mature for homegrown coriander spice.
• Successive plantings: Small, repeated sowings during suitable weather can extend your supply of tender foliage.
• Flowers for garden visitors: Allow a few plants to flower to provide blooms visited by pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Planting and Growing Tips

• Choose cool-season windows: Cilantro generally produces its best leafy growth in mild weather. Heat and lengthening days encourage bolting, so plan spring or fall sowings for your region. Mild-winter areas may also suit winter growing.
• Direct sow when practical: Cilantro develops a taproot and can be sensitive to root disturbance. Sow where plants will grow, following the selected packet's depth and spacing directions.
• Prepare a moist seedbed: Use fertile, well-drained soil and keep it evenly moist during germination. Water gently so seeds stay in place and avoid waterlogging.
• Provide suitable light: Sun works well in cool conditions. Afternoon shade can reduce stress in warmer weather but will not prevent bolting indefinitely.
• Keep growth steady: Thin seedlings as directed and water during dry spells. Containers need drainage and regular moisture checks.
• Plan replacement sowings: Sow small batches while conditions remain favorable. Once a plant shifts into flowering, new sowings are generally more useful for continued leafy harvests than repeatedly removing flower stalks.

Harvesting Cilantro and Coriander

• Pick leaves after establishment: Snip outer leaves and tender stems while leaving the center and enough foliage for continued growth. Avoid stripping small seedlings.
• Use fresh or freeze: Wash harvested foliage and add near the end of cooking or just before serving for fresh flavor. Freeze chopped portions for cooked dishes; drying changes and reduces the fresh aroma.
• Harvest coriander separately: Leave selected plants to flower and develop seed heads. Gather mature, browning heads before they shatter, finish drying in a clean, airy place and separate the dried fruits.
• Store only fully dried spice: Keep clean, thoroughly dried coriander in a labeled airtight container away from heat and moisture. Discard moldy harvests.
• Use flowers thoughtfully: Correctly identified cilantro flowers grown for edible use can garnish dishes. Do not consume flowers exposed to products unsuitable for edible crops.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying gardeners with seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting Texas agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds® has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Customer Service: We are here to help you select seeds for your garden.

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Grow fresh flavor for your favorite meals and explore a homegrown coriander harvest.

Important Notes

Packet seeds are for planting, not direct consumption or use as kitchen spice. Culinary guidance refers to suitable harvests from your grown plants. Use seeds specifically labeled for edible sprouting or microgreen production if that is your intended use. This collection is offered for gardening and culinary inspiration, not as a treatment for medical conditions. Follow the individual listing and packet for variety-specific directions; growth and harvest timing depend on climate and care.

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