Popular and easy to grow! Loves the cool weather of spring and fall growing vigorously. Withstands light frosts. Aromatic and flavorful seeds can be used in potpourris and flavoring beans, stew, pastry, sausage, and fish.
Spicy flavored leaves are best with fowl, meats, salads, and spicy dishes. A basic in the herb garden.
Cilantro leaves are cherished for their bright flavor in many dishes and are particularly relied upon in Mexican and East Asian cooking.
Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 12 - 24 inches Bloom Season: Spring Bloom Color: Pink Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH of 6.0 - 6.7
Temperature: 65 - 75F Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: Rows 15 inches apart; thin seedlings 8 - 12 inches
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.