Cilantro, Delfino

The same flavor as common cilantro, but with fern-like leaves that are easier to chop for recipes. Use the same as Common Cilantro in Mexican and Thai cuisine. Imagine the new possibilities as a garnish.

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Have you had trouble growing Cilantro? Many gardeners get frustated growing this plant because of its tendency to go to flower early. We recommend planting some seed with your plants so that you'll have some young sprouts coming along later to prolong the harvest. Even so it is necessary to keep an eye on this plant and keep it from going to seed as long as possible. As soon as you see flower stocks appear, pinch them out. Eventually you will need to allow it to go to seed, however, because although it is an annual it will come back by reseeding. If you allow the fallen seeds to sprout next season, you'll have a larger crop. You may still want to buy a plant or two to plant early because the seed won't germinate until the soil warms up (usually in May).

Light/soil require – does best in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. In extreme heat the plants will bolt.

Harvest – Leaves may be harvested once the plants have become established and before flowering begins. Mature seeds are produced about 3 months after planting and are harvested when dry on the plant. 50-55 days to leaf; 90-105 days to seed. 

Height 12-18 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual

Characteristics & Attributes for Coriandrum sativum