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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 14–21 days
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Microgreens (Learn more)
Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: Harvest when first true leaves appear
Variety Info: The cilantro plant resembles flat parsley. Cilantro microgreens are best harvested and eaten when they have cotyledons and 1–2 true leaves.
Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Not recommended. Microgreens are fragile, and outside soil makes them difficult to clean.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year. For a continual crop, sow every 7 to 14 days.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: ¼"–½"
Thinning: Not required
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Growing Info
Harvesting: When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. Microgreens are ready to harvest when they have cotyledons, or when the first true leaves have begun to form, depending on preference. Cool growing temperatures may slow the expected amount of days to maturity. Using scissors, cut microgreens just above the soil line when you are ready to use them.
- Patricia R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/27/255 Stars
The most delicious Cilantro
- Sharon G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/8/245 Stars
I bought a growing tray and the cilantro seeds to grow micro green cilantro. It has sprouted and I am happy. The tray is on a small table in front of a window facing northwest. I am using coconut coir as the growing medium. I also grew a little outdoors in a pot in organic potting soil on the southeast side of my house. However, the hot sunny weather here killed it. The cilantro is at least as flavorful as what I have been buying in North Carolina stores.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/24Hey Sharon, Thanks heaps for your photo. We're so glad to hear how well the coco coir worked for growing your Cilantro Microgreen Seeds. Thank you for sharing! Keep on Growing 🌻
- CherylVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/13/245 Stars
Can’t wait to grow them!
- CherylRated 5 out of 5 stars7/13/245 Stars
Can’t wait to grow them!
- Sherry R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/23/235 Stars
Brought the seeds to Mexico where I am in the winter ….. tried seeds with local dirt and nothing came up 😫but purchased some prepackaged top soil from a local store and replanted with leftover seeds and viola ! Everything is up after just two days !
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate