Cilantro (Cilantro)
Color Name: Cilantro
Cilantro is an herb used in Mexican, Asian, and Middle-Eastern cuisine. As a member of the parsley family, this herb is a fast-growing plant with flat broad leaves. The taste of cilantro is lemony with a hint of pepper
Growing Tips: Growing tips: Compost and manure should be added a month after sowing. Be sure to avoid over-crowding as the plant requires decent air circulation. Pinch out flowers as they appear to preserve aromatic properties.
Harvest top-outer leaves first to promote additional growth. Best to harvest from multiple plants at once as opposed to harvesting entire plants. Leaves can be frozen once harvested. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
Cilantro is an herb used in Mexican, Asian, and Middle-Eastern cuisine. As a member of the parsley family, this herb is a fast-growing plant with flat broad leaves. The taste of cilantro is lemony with a hint of pepper
Growing Tips: Growing tips: Compost and manure should be added a month after sowing. Be sure to avoid over-crowding as the plant requires decent air circulation. Pinch out flowers as they appear to preserve aromatic properties.
Harvest top-outer leaves first to promote additional growth. Best to harvest from multiple plants at once as opposed to harvesting entire plants. Leaves can be frozen once harvested. Attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
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Flower Color: Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 12 to 24 Inches Spread: 12 to 18 Inches Hardy in Zone: 9 |
Blooms:
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Combination /Monoculture Planters • Mass Planting |
