Cilantro ‘Cruiser’, Coriandrum sativum, 100 seeds avg.
Large green leaves on plants with sturdy stems, high resistance to bolting, and a uniform, upright habit.
Planting Tips:
- A cool-season annual herb that prefers full sun.
- Cilantro is prone to bolting in warm conditions.
- Sowing seeds directly in the garden is recommended.
- Sow seeds ¼-½” apart in rows at least 3” apart.
- Sow seeds ¼-½” deep and cover with soil.
- Allow 7-10 days to germinate.
- If growing for leaves, thinning is not necessary.
- Thin plants to 2-4” apart for coriander seed production.
- Plant grows to 12-18” tall.
- 50-55 days to maturity for leaf harvest.
- 120-150 days to maturity for coriander seed harvest.
Harvesting Tips:
- Harvest leaves once plants are established but before flowering.
- Coriander seeds can be harvested for eating at any stage. Sow successions every 1-3 weeks for a steady supply.