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Cilantro / Coriander Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECoriandrum sativum

USD 10.99

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Cilantro is the bright, citrusy herb at the heart of salsa, curry, and pho — fast to grow and best picked young.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-70F

Hardiness04

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Cilantro care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Coriandrum sativum
Common names
Coriander, Chinese Parsley
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Species
C. sativum
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Start growing

Sow directly; hates root disturbance. Needs cool weather.

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Growing with your kit

Because it bolts so fast, the Seeds In A Cup® indoor environment helps extend the leafy phase.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Bolts quickly in heat. Succession sow every 2 weeks to keep fresh leaves.

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Growing conditions

Sunny gardens with light, drained soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Moderate frost tolerance; very low heat tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Aphids and leaf spot.

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Plant safety

Safe; some people have a genetic trait making it taste like soap.

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Botanical features

A fast-growing annual. The leaves are known as 'Cilantro', and the seeds are 'Coriander'.

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Varieties

‘Slo-Bolt’, ‘Santo’, ‘Calypso’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Leaves used in Mexican/Asian cooking. seeds used as spice in curries/baking

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Native range & distribution

Native to Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Southwestern Asia.

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Conservation

Globally secure.

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Name origins

From the Greek ‘koris’ (stink bug), referring to the strong smell of the leaves.

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History

Grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

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Cilantro is the bright, citrusy herb at the heart of salsa, curry, and pho — fast to grow and best picked young. How to grow Cilantro / Coriander from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Cilantro / Coriander sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Cilantro / Coriander at a glance Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum Germination: 7-14 days at 65-70F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-24 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Cilantro / Coriander Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Cilantro / Coriander from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Cilantro / Coriander seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Cilantro / Coriander seeds take to germinate? Cilantro / Coriander seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Cilantro / Coriander from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Cilantro / Coriander seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Cilantro / Coriander seeds take to germinate?

Cilantro / Coriander seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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