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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Good for Containers
About Moroccan Cilantro/Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Moroccan cilantro can be grown for foliage use, but is exceptional for coriander production because of its large, very flavorful seeds.
Planting Cilantro
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
1/2"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 45 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 8" |
| Seed Depth | 1/2" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; transplant stress may cause bolting (premature flowering). |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 55°–68°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mid climates, best sown in fall for winter harvest. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Foliage flavor is best before the leaves turn feathery and plants begin to flower. Harvest green seed pods before they start to turn brown for fresh use. For dried seed to use as ground coriander, harvest after the pods have turned brown and when the outer coat cracks, but before they drop off the plant and scatter. Cut stem and place in a brown paper sack to collect the seeds. Rubbing the seeds will cause the outer shell to drop off. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Jasmine J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/6/26Winner
100% germination (cracked seeds before sowing) and steady growth. Due to the heat of this season, they are growing indoors in a deep pot with grow lights and some bunching onions and doing well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Jasmine,
What a fantastic tip about cracking the seeds before sowing - and 100% germination is absolutely incredible! We love that you're adapting to the heat by bringing your Moroccan Cilantro/Coriander indoors with grow lights. It sounds like they're thriving alongside those bunching onions in their deep pot setup. Thanks for sharing your Moroccan Cilantro success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- john k.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/12/245 Stars
the seeds grew!! All of them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - YukiRated 5 out of 5 stars6/21/245 Stars
Fast shipping, looking forward to grow some of orders and use as gifts for others
- YukiVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/21/245 Stars
Fast shipping, looking forward to grow some of orders and use as gifts for others
- Joseph M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/12/245 Stars
Had good luck with other botanical interest seeds so far so I grabbed a few cilantro. I feel like this is one you can never have enough of. I’m in zone 7b so by time most of my herbs get going outside the heat and humidity hits and they start to bolt, even in shady areas, So it’s necessary for me to keep sowing seed through summer to have fresh herbs at the ready. Cilantro is one of my favorites and I’m excited for this variety, I also save the seed to spice chili and stews, but love fresh cilantro on chicken and in rice.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate