Cilantro 'Cruiser'
Coriandrum sativum
Fresh-cut garden cilantro is unparalleled in flavor and fragrance compared to its supermarket counterpart. Cruiser is an open-pollinated variety selected for excellent bolt resistance. Large leaves and sturdy stems make it an ideal bunching variety. Believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, cilantro has been cultivated for culinary, medicinal, and/or ritualistic purposes since as early as 2,000 BCE.
An interesting aspect of cilantro is that its flavor is polarizing—some people love it, while others hate it, finding it soapy and unpleasant. This difference in taste is actually believed to be genetic, which is wild. But it ain't me, babe, I adore it!
Packet contains approximately 100 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 50-55 to leaf harvest; 120–150 to seed
Light preference: Full sun, tolerates some shade
Plant spacing: 1/4–1/2" apart in rows at least 3" apart
Plant height: 12–18 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/4–1/12 inch
Days to germination: 7–10 days at 65–70°F
How to Grow
Direct sow spring through late summer, though bolting is likely in the heat of midsummer. Sow 1/4–1/2" apart in rows at least 3" apart. For leaf harvest, there is no need to thin. For coriander seed production, thin to stand 2–4" apart.
Harvest & Storage
Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically.
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