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Seed Germination Kit
Cilantro / Coriander Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECoriandrum sativum
USD 10.99
100 in stock
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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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
Start growing
Sow directly; hates root disturbance. Needs cool weather.
Growing with your kit
Because it bolts so fast, the Seeds In A Cup® indoor environment helps extend the leafy phase.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Bolts quickly in heat. Succession sow every 2 weeks to keep fresh leaves.
Growing conditions
Sunny gardens with light, drained soil.
Weather & tolerances
Moderate frost tolerance; very low heat tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and leaf spot.
Plant safety
Safe; some people have a genetic trait making it taste like soap.
Botanical features
A fast-growing annual. The leaves are known as 'Cilantro', and the seeds are 'Coriander'.
Varieties
‘Slo-Bolt’, ‘Santo’, ‘Calypso’.
Garden & everyday uses
Leaves used in Mexican/Asian cooking. seeds used as spice in curries/baking
Native range & distribution
Native to Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Southwestern Asia.
Conservation
Globally secure.
Name origins
From the Greek ‘koris’ (stink bug), referring to the strong smell of the leaves.
History
Grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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