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Culantro, or Long Coriander, has long saw-toothed leaves with a stronger flavor than its cousin cilantro. Not typically consumed raw, but cooked with foods to bring out their flavor, particularly in Puerto Rican and Vietnamese dishes. A unique variety to grow in your kitchen herb garden.
Start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to the last frost free date. Sow on the soil surface and do not cover. Keep soil consistently moist and warm when germinating. Use care with transplanting to avoid disturbing the roots. Plant in a partially shady spot with well-draining soil.
Culantro Seeds Growing Details | |
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Botanical Name | Eryngium foetidum |
Plant Spacing | 8-12” |
Planting Depth | 0” |
Spread | 8-12” |
Height | 10-12” |
Germination Temp | 80 °F |
Light Required | Part Shade |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Days to Germination | 14-21 Days |
Days to Maturity | 55-75 Days |
Planting Zone | 2-11 |
Flower Form | Domelike Umbels |
Yield | High |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growing Season | Spring - Summer |
Harvest Season | Spring - Summer |
While in the same family, these herbs have distinct differences, notably in foliage and flavor.
Culantro’s long, saw-toothed leaves have a stronger, bolder flavor than its cousin Cilantro. These bold flavors are brought out best when cooked into dishes.
Yes, Culantro is part shade plant that grows great indoors with the right conditions.
Culantro is a great addition to kitchen herb gardens for quick access to this fresh and flavorful herb.
Though often grown as an annual, Culantro is a biennial plant.
In warmer climates where it can overwinter, culantro will grow back for a second season.
Culantro seeds can be harvested from the top of the plant after it goes to seed.
The seeds are small and sit loosely on seedheads at the end of the flowers. When ready to be harvested, use a garden tool or rub the seeds to remove them from the pods. Allow the seeds to fully dry, then store them in a dark, cool location to plant during another season.
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