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Welcome to the citrusy and slightly spicy world of cilantro! Cilantro is both an herb, in its leaf form, and a spice—known as coriander—in seed form. In fact, cilantro is the Spanish word for coriander and outside of the United States the… READ MORE
Oh, the joys of cilantro! With notes of lemon-lime, a grassy parsley-like flavor, and just a hint of spice, cilantro has an unmistakable taste. Unless you’re among the small, but significant, part of the population that can’t abide cilantro (likely due to a genetic difference that perceives the herb… READ MORE
Growers break cilantro into four categories: leaf, seed (called coriander), Vietnamese, and culantro—which is not actually the same plant. All cilantro plants have both leaves and seeds, but some varieties are better for producing one or the other. READ MORE
You can easily grow cilantro from seeds, seedlings, or cuttings, indoors or out. Cilantro has a relatively brief lifecycle. It sprouts quickly in the cooler months, is ready to harvest in as little as 30 days, then bolts and flowers under the hot summer sun. READ MORE
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it where it can receive partial shade during the day. READ MORE
