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Cilantro — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cilantro
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

16-25days to harvest

7-20days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring and fall, succession plant every 2-3 weeks

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green feathery leaves
Size: 26 g
Shape: Broad lower leaves, feathery upper leaves
Flavour: Bright, citrusy, slightly soapy with fresh herbal notes

In the kitchen

Salsa, guacamole, Thai curry, Vietnamese pho, Mexican dishes, Indian chutneys

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, leaf miners
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, powdery mildew, damping off
Resistance: Good resistance to most diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

SpinachProvides shade for cilantro in hot weather, preventing early bolting

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack cilantro

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps

AniseImproves cilantro germination and growth when planted nearby

TomatoesCilantro repels spider mites and aphids that damage tomato plants

LettuceBoth prefer cool conditions and lettuce provides ground cover

CarrotsCilantro attracts beneficial insects that prey on carrot fly

PeasNitrogen fixation by peas benefits cilantro growth

Avoid

FennelInhibits cilantro growth through allelopathic compounds

LavenderRequires different watering needs and may compete for nutrients

RosemaryPrefers dry conditions while cilantro needs consistent moisture

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 2.13
Fat (g): 0.52
Carbohydrate (g): 3.67
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 0.87
Vitamin A (µg): 337
Vitamin C (mg): 27
Vitamin E (mg): 2.5
Vitamin K (µg): 310
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.149
Folate (µg): 62
Calcium (mg): 67
Iron (mg): 1.77
Magnesium (mg): 26
Phosphorus (mg): 48
Potassium (mg): 521
Zinc (mg): 0.5
Selenium (µg): 0.9

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Cilantro

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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