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Cilantro

leafy

Growing reference
Spacing
3 in(16 / sqft)
Trellis
no
Direct seed
Mar 25(-3 w)
Harvest
~4–8 weeks from sowing
Last fall harvest
Oct 15 – Nov 12(at frost to +4 w)
Succession
every 2-3 weeks
Water
1-2 per week
Seed shelf life
2–3 y
Lifecycle
annual
Seed source
Johnny's Selected Seeds

Bolts fast in heat — sow every 2-3 weeks for steady leaf harvest, or let it flower and seed for coriander. Each standard 'seed' is actually two embryos; the monogerm strains give one plant per seed.