(Coriandrum sativum ‘Leisure')
Leisure Coriander is a warm-weather annual herb that is native to the western Mediterranean and southern Europe but can be found growing throughout meadows and fields in the coastline and border states of the U.S. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 24-36” and features fern-like, finely-divided upper leaves, lobed lower leaves that resemble Italian Parsley, and 2” compound umbels that have white to pale lavender flower blooms. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs, predatory wasps, and tachinid flies, repels aphids and spider mites, is horse and rabbit safe, is used to flavor perfume and soap, tolerates light frost, is used to make fungicides, and is both edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
General Information
Genus: Coriandrum
Species: sativum
Variety: Leisure Coriander
Also Known As: Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Indian Parsley
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Days to Maturity: Spring/Summer 30-65 days, Fall/Winter 45-65 days, Seasonal bloomer.
Hardiness: Half-Hardy. Cilantro is a tender annual that is sensitive to the heat of summer but can handle a light frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cool. Cilantro doesn't like heat and bolts quickly once the weather warms up. It does best in the cool weather of spring or early fall. In mild winter areas, it may continue to grow right through the winter. It can also be sown in autumn for an early spring crop.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 40°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 40°F
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full sun to part shade. Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool)
Water: Medium. Cilantro needs to be watered regularly, but not to the point where the soil becomes soggy.
Feeder: Light
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Cilantro does quite well in containers. Choose a shallow pot at least 18" wide, with a depth of 8 to 10", and fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost. Make sure your pot has adequate drainage by choosing one with drainage holes. Water thoroughly and place in full sun. Make sure to keep the soil moist.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Forage: Rabbits.
Plant Height: 24-36"
Spacing: 6-12"
Sow Depth: 1/4-1/2"
Produces: fern-like, finely-divided upper leaves, lobed lower leaves that resemble Italian Parsley, and 2” compound umbels that have white to pale lavender flower blooms.
Hardiness Zone: 3-11
Garden Uses: Herb Gardens. Containers.