Seed Needs Cilantro Seeds for Planting Coriander Kitchen Herbs - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated - Grow a Home Grown Herb Garden Indoors or Outdoors (20 Packs)

Cilantro, also widely known as coriander, is a fast-growing annual herb cherished in cuisines around the world for its bright, citrusy, and slightly peppery flavor that combines fresh, zesty notes with subtle hints of sage and parsley. The lacy, deep green leaves are the primary culinary feature, delivering a distinctive aromatic punch that defines countless dishes, from Mexican salsas, guacamole, and pico de gallo to Thai curries, Vietnamese pho, Indian chutneys, Latin American ceviches, and Middle Eastern falafel and tabbouleh. Its tender foliage is most often used fresh—chopped, torn, or sprinkled as a garnish—to add vibrant color, intense fragrance, and a lively flavor contrast that brightens both raw and cooked preparations. While the leaves provide the signature fresh taste, the plant also produces coriander seeds with a warm, nutty, and slightly citrusy profile used as a spice in global cooking. Cilantro remains a staple among home gardeners and cooks who value its bold, unmistakable character and versatility in everyday and authentic international recipes.

• Culinary Use: Cilantro, also known as coriander, is widely used in cuisines like Mexican, Indian, and Thai for its fresh, citrusy flavor in dishes such as salsas, curries, and soups.
• Love or Hate: The herb is known for its polarizing taste; some people find it refreshing, while others perceive it as soapy due to genetic variations in olfactory receptors.
• Health Benefits: Cilantro is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and contains antioxidants. It's also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.
• Growth: Coriandrum sativum is an annual herb that's relatively easy to grow in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. It bolts quickly in hot weather, which leads to the production of coriander seeds.
• Dual Plant: The leaves are called cilantro, while the dried seeds are known as coriander. Both parts are used in cooking but offer different flavors; leaves are light and fresh, while seeds have a warm, spicy, and slightly citrus taste.
• Quality: All Cilantro seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.