Herbs
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
🌱Matures45–70 days
☀️SunFull sun to partial shade
📏Spacing6–8 in
💧WaterRegular; keep soil evenly moist
🔁Life cycleAnnual
About
Aromatic annual herb whose leaves are cilantro and seeds are coriander. Bolts quickly in heat.
Growing
Direct-sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Prefers cool weather; provide afternoon shade in summer.
Harvest
Snip outer leaves once plants are 6 in tall. Once it bolts, let some flower for seed or to attract beneficial insects.