100 Cilantro Coriander Seeds Split Variety - Mexican & Oriental Cuisine Herb, Fast Growing

Grow your own fresh cilantro (coriander) with these premium split variety seeds! Perfect for adding authentic flavor to Mexican, Oriental, Thai, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. This dual-purpose herb provides fresh cilantro leaves for salsas, curries, and garnishes, while the mature seeds (coriander) are used as a warm, citrusy spice.

**Plant Information:**
- **Botanical Name:** Coriandrum sativum
- **Type:** Annual herb
- **Growth Habit:** Upright with lacy foliage
- **Mature Height:** 12-24 inches
- **Harvest Time:** 30-45 days for leaves, 90-100 days for seeds

**Growing Requirements:**
- **USDA Zones:** 3-11 (grown as annual in all zones)
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours minimum)
- **Soil:** Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.2-6.8
- **Water:** Moderate, consistent moisture (avoid overwatering)
- **Planting Depth:** 1/4 inch deep
- **Spacing:** 6-8 inches between plants
- **Germination:** 7-14 days at 55-70°F

**Garden Uses:**
- Container gardening (pots, window boxes)
- Herb gardens and raised beds
- Companion planting with tomatoes, peppers, and beans
- Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

**Culinary Uses:**
- Fresh leaves for tacos, guacamole, salsas, and pho
- Coriander seeds for pickling, curry blends, and spice rubs
- Both leaves and seeds used in Asian, Latin American, and Mediterranean cooking

**Tips for Success:**
- Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
- Plant in cooler weather for best leaf production (tends to bolt in heat)
- Harvest leaves in morning for best flavor
- Allow some plants to flower and set seeds for coriander spice

Package contains approximately 100 cilantro/coriander seeds of the split variety. Seeds are untreated and non-GMO. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike!