Cilantro (Coriander) Seeds

Cilantro and coriander come from the same plant: the leaves are cilantro, and the dried seeds are coriander. The challenge is bolting. Cilantro runs to seed fast once days get long and warm, so most growers sow small amounts every two to three weeks instead of one big planting. Slow-bolt varieties like Calypso, Cruiser, and Leisure stay leafy longer. Cruiser Monogerm has one seed per fruit for precise spacing. Confetti has finely cut, ferny leaves. Sow directly in spring and again in late summer, since seedlings don't love transplanting. In hot regions, fall through spring is cilantro season. Let a few plants flower to feed beneficial insects. You can harvest the green seeds for a fresh coriander flavor, or let them dry fully on the plant.