Description
Moroccan Cilantro Seeds are an all-in-one herb, offering fresh foliage, delicate edible flowers, and large, flavorful coriander seeds. Fast-growing, this variety thrives in full sun to part shade, producing a flush of leaves before flowering and then yielding aromatic seeds ideal for homemade ground coriander spice. Known for its versatility, Moroccan cilantro is perfect for culinary use and attracting beneficial insects. It's especially valued for its large, flavorful seed pods and its ability to be grown in containers. Harvest the seeds for a delightful addition to international dishes, from curries to salsas.
This packet sows up to 45 feet. 270 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family: Apiaceae
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: When flowering, plants can reach 12″-24″ tall
Variety Information: Moroccan cilantro can be grown for foliage use, but is exceptional for coriander production because of its large, very flavorful seeds.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Attributes: Good for Containers, Attracts Beneficial Insects
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: 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.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; transplant stress may cause bolting (premature flowering).
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: 1/2″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Row Spacing: 8″
Thinning: Not required
Growing Info:
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.
