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Description
Standard cilantro.
In our trials, Leisure is very similar to Santo in uniformity, flavor, and bolt tolerance. Like the leaves and seeds, the flowers are also edible.
- Attracts Beneficial Insects: if allowed to flower, provides pollen and nectar for beneficial insects such as bees, hoverflies, and tachinid flies.
- Edible Flowers: Best used raw because the flavor quickly fades when cooked. Sprinkle to taste on salads, bean dishes, chicken, and spicy southwestern dishes. Mild cilantro flavor.
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Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
Fertilizing
Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it may reduce flavor intensity.
Watering
Water deeply but allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Light Requirements
Outdoor Light Needs: Cilantro thrives with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. However, in hotter climates, it benefits from some afternoon shade to prevent bolting due to excessive heat. Indoor Light Needs: When grown indoors, cilantro requires bright light, equivalent to at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight. Placing it near a south-facing window is ideal. If natural light is insufficient, especially during winter, supplement with grow lights for 12–16 hours a day.
9-11 Container / 3-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 20 F°)
Type:
Herb
Lifespan:
One growing season (Annual)
Growth:
Fast (Matures in 50–75 days depending on conditions)
Max Height:
18–24 inches
Max Width:
12–18 inches