Common Cilantro Seeds

Common Cilantro is a versatile annual herb cherished for its fresh, citrus-bright flavor that elevates salsas, salads, curries, and countless dishes. This open-pollinated variety produces lush, aromatic green leaves that are perfect for snipping fresh, and it also forms clusters of flavorful seeds (coriander) once flowering begins. A staple in herb gardens and kitchen containers alike, Common Cilantro thrives in cool seasons and rewards gardeners with continuous growth when regularly harvested.

Seed Packet Details

Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 200 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Variety: Common Cilantro
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Common Cilantro grows into upright plants with feathery, bright green foliage that delivers classic cilantro flavor. Leaves are best harvested when young and tender. With regular cutting, plants produce vigorous regrowth. Cilantro also transitions to pretty umbels of white flowers and aromatic coriander seeds later in the season, extending its culinary use.

Growing Basics

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Sow Method: Direct sow
Sow Depth: ¼ inch
Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Days to Maturity: 45–60 days for leaves; up to 90 days for seed
Growing Conditions: Cool-season herb; tolerates light frost

Growing Guide: Cilantro

Overview

Cilantro is a fast-growing annual herb prized for its bright, refreshing leaves and culinary versatility. Best grown in cool weather, cilantro thrives in early spring and fall gardens and can be succession sown for continuous harvests through its preferred temperature range.

Before Planting

Choose fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny site with some afternoon shade in warmer climates. Because cilantro prefers cooler conditions, plant early in spring or late summer for fall greens. Working organic matter into the soil improves overall plant vigor.

Planting

Direct sow seeds ¼ inch deep once soil can be worked. Space rows 12–18 inches apart with plants 6–8 inches apart within the row. Sow succession plantings every 2–3 weeks to avoid bolting and ensure a steady supply.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during early growth. Regular watering helps cilantro develop lush, tender leaves.

Fertilizing

Mix compost or balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. Cilantro generally grows well with modest nutrient levels, but a light side-dressing can support lush foliage.

Days to Maturity

Leaf harvests can begin around 45–60 days after sowing. If growing for coriander seed, allow plants to flower and mature seed, which takes longer.

Harvesting

Cut outer leaves as soon as they reach usable size. Regular harvesting stimulates new growth. To harvest coriander seeds, allow flowers to develop and seeds to ripen and dry on the plant.

Growing Tips

Plant in early morning sun and provide afternoon shade in warm climates to reduce bolting. Cilantro pairs well with garden flowers and attracts beneficial pollinators.