Fact Sheets And Publications
Cilantro
General information
- Coriandrum sativum, Cilantro
- Apiaceae family
- Sunlight: full to part sun.
- Soil conditions: loamy, well-drained soil.
- Cilantro (leaves) Coriander (seeds)
- Grows well in a container.
- Annual
Successful cultivars
- Common (50-55 days) Earthy, bright flavor. (Pitured here)
- Calypso (50-55 days) Full, bulky plants, slow to bolt.
- Cruiser (50-55 days) Tidy, upright habit, slow to bolt.
Common pests and disease
- Powdery Mildew
- Bacterial Leaf Spot
- Aphids (pictured here)
- Cut Worm
- Army Worm
This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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