Coriandrum sativum
Organic Cilantro
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Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Description
Use pungent leaves (Cilantro) in Oriental and Mexican dishes. Seeds (Coriander) used to make curry powder. Burpee searched the world to find the best organic seed - Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Blooming
Coriander will bolt when soil temperatures are above 75°F (24°C). Blooms small, cup-shaped sterile flowers surrounded by larger fertile flowers. Followed by spherical fruits.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Growth
Annuals with highly aromatic foliage. If coriander (seeds) are what you are most interested in, grow the plant in full sun. If cilantro (leaves) is what you're after, grow in partial shade. Works for an herb garden where the leaves and seeds are of interest, especially for culinary purposes.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Planting
After danger of frost has past, Coriandrum can be sown from seed (even the seed sold in the stores under the name Coriander). Self sows, but is a poor transplant due to its relatively large taproot. Plant cilantro seeds frac12; inch deep and space 2 inches apart if growing for leaves or 8-10 inches apart if growing for seed. Rows should be at least 15 inches apart. Sow every 2-4 weeks for continuous summer harvest.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Pest
Prone to fungal wilt.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Interesting facts
For most people cilantro has a pleasant taste that is similar to parsley, but there's a fraction of the population that would beg to differ. Some people have inherited the ability to taste the chemical compound phenylthiocarbamide. This compound is found in the leaves of cilantro and a person who has inherited the ability to taste it would argue that cilantro tastes like soap. There is such a strong aversion towards cilantro, that websites have been developed strictly for the proclamation of people's hatred for the herb. For those of us, who luckily can't taste phenylthiocarbamide, cilantro remains a delicious addition to our culinary dishes. There are only 2 known species of Coriandrum, found in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-drained soil. Water regularly. Does best in light, fertile soild with good drainage.
