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Herb Plant, Cilantro - Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

$2.50

Height: 12  to 24 inches
Spread:  12 to 18 inches
Light Requirement:  Sun

*Uses:  Culinary.  *Research all plants before use.

Cilantro has flat, parsley like leaves.  It has a strong lightly-lemon flavor.  The leaves are commonly used in Mexican and Asian dishes.  The leaves are considered cilantro, while the seeds are called coriander.  The seeds can be harvested late summer.  Many people use the seeds to flavor sausage.  The seeds can be ground and used in curry powder. 

Plants are grown in 2.5” pots, 4.5" pots, and 4 packs. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods and will be ready in May. Plants can be picked up at Walnut Grove Vocational Farm, 33600 Pearl Street Kirkland, IL or DCCG can deliver plants to the following towns: Big Rock, Cortland, Hampshire, Hinckley, DeKalb, Geneva, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Maple Park, St. Charles, Sycamore, and Waterman.