Cilantro Coriander La Reina Baja – McKenzie Seeds
Coriandrum sativum
- Herb
- Cilantro has a fresh, citrusy taste while the coriander seeds have a light and sweet taste
- 55 to 70 days to harvest
- 7 to 14 days to germinationÂ
La Reina Baja Cilantro/Coriander is a sweet and spicy herb used in numerous Latin American, Mexican, and Chinese dishes. This herb is a member of the dill family and produces highly pungent seeds and leaves. Use for seasoning in pickles, meat dishes, breads, and pastries. This herb is a great option for indoor or container growing.
1.5g. (Approx. 120-130 seeds)
Sow directly in full sun after all danger of frost is past. Difficult to transplant.
Planting Depth:Â 6 mm (1/4″)
Plantling Spacing:Â 25 cm (10″)
Row Spacing:Â 25 cm (10″)
Preparation Ideas: Cilantro is best used fresh or added to a dish just before serving and the flavor is reduced when exposed to heat. Generally cilantro is found in fresh salsa rather than in cooked sauces. Coriander seed’s flavor and scent is intensified by heat.
