Overview
Discover the joy of growing your own herbs with our premium Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds. This generous pack contains approximately 1000 count cilantro seeds for planting, ensuring you have an abundant supply for continuous harvests. Often referred to as Vietnamese cilantro, this variety is prized for its larger, more robust leaves and intense flavor, making it a favorite in many culinary traditions. Unlike standard cilantro, this type is known for its strong, distinctive aroma and taste, which can elevate any dish from salads to stir-fries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these seeds provide an excellent opportunity to cultivate fresh, healthy herbs right in your backyard or on your windowsill. Experience the satisfaction of harvesting your own aromatic coriander, knowing exactly where your food comes from.
These high-quality coriander seeds for planting are selected for their viability and potential to produce vigorous plants. Growing your own cilantro from seed is a rewarding process, offering fresh ingredients at your fingertips. With proper care and attention, these seeds will germinate into lush, leafy plants ready for harvest in a matter of weeks. The unique characteristics of this particular variety make it a standout choice for anyone looking to add a distinctive herbal note to their cooking. Embrace sustainable living and enhance your culinary creations with homegrown Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds.
Key Benefits
Growing your own fresh cilantro seeds offers a multitude of benefits, from enhancing your culinary skills to providing a fulfilling gardening experience. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Superior Flavor and Aroma: This Vietnamese large leaf variety boasts a more intense and robust flavor compared to common cilantro, making your dishes truly stand out. Enjoy the authentic taste of Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds in your cooking.
- Continuous Harvest Potential: With 1000 count cilantro seeds for planting, you can implement succession planting to ensure a fresh supply of leaves throughout the growing season, providing a steady stream of delicious herbs.
- Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for a wide range of cuisines, from Vietnamese and Thai to Mexican and Indian. Use the fresh leaves in salads, salsas, stir-fries, soups, and garnishes.
- Easy to Grow: These coriander seeds for planting are straightforward to cultivate, suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Detailed growing instructions are provided to help you succeed.
- Cost-Effective: Growing your own herbs from seed is significantly more economical than continually purchasing fresh cilantro from the grocery store, offering great value for money.
- Gardening Satisfaction: There’s immense satisfaction in nurturing plants from seed to harvest, providing a connection to nature and a sense of accomplishment.
- Healthy and Fresh: Enjoy cilantro free from pesticides and harmful chemicals, picked at its peak freshness for maximum nutritional value and flavor.
Plant Care & Growing Tips
Cultivating vibrant Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds requires attention to a few key factors, ensuring robust growth and bountiful harvests. Starting with seed preparation, it’s optional but helpful to split the seeds as each ‘seed’ is actually two in one. Lightly crushing them or rubbing them between your palms can aid in germination. Soaking the seeds in warm water for 8–12 hours can also significantly speed up the germination process, which typically takes 7–14 days. The ideal time to sow these coriander seeds for planting is during spring and fall, avoiding hot summer weather which can cause premature bolting (flowering). An ideal soil temperature for germination is between 15–25°C (59–77°F).
For optimal growth, choose loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. Amending your soil with compost or aged manure will provide added nutrients that promote healthy development. Aim for a soil pH between 6.0–7.0. You can direct sow the seeds in garden beds or raised beds, planting them ¼–½ inch deep with 8–12 inches between rows and 1 inch between seeds. Thin seedlings later to 3–5 inches apart. For container growing, use pots at least 6–8 inches deep, sowing seeds evenly on the surface and covering lightly with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy, using a fine spray to avoid disturbing young seedlings. Once plants are 2–3 inches tall, thin them to 3 inches apart for leaf production or 5–6 inches for seed production or larger plants. Provide full sun (6+ hours daily), though in hot climates, light afternoon shade can prevent bolting. Fertilizing is optional if you’ve amended the soil, but for longer crops, a diluted liquid fish or seaweed fertilizer every 2–3 weeks can be beneficial. These tips will help you successfully grow Vietnamese cilantro.
Harvesting can begin as early as 30–35 days after planting. Cut the outer leaves 1–2 inches above the soil level, allowing the center to regrow for continuous harvests. Avoid cutting the crown to ensure ongoing production. If you wish to collect seeds (coriander), let the plants flower and form seeds, which takes about 90 days. Once the seed heads turn brown, cut and dry them upside down to collect the mature seeds. With 1000 count cilantro seeds for planting, you can easily implement succession planting, sowing a new batch every 2–3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply of fresh leaves all season long. Watch out for common pests like aphids, which can be managed with neem oil or soapy water. Bolting can be prevented by consistent watering, mulching, and growing in cooler weather. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Following these guidelines will help you cultivate an abundant harvest of large leaf cilantro seeds.
Size & Details
This offering includes approximately 1000 count cilantro seeds for planting, carefully selected to ensure high germination rates and vigorous growth. The seeds are packaged to maintain freshness and viability until planting. When mature, the Vietnamese large leaf coriander plants typically grow to be 12-18 inches tall and produce broad, aromatic leaves. These plants have a relatively fast growth rate, allowing for the first harvest within 30-35 days of planting, making them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking quick results. The generous quantity of seeds supports multiple planting cycles or allows for extensive cultivation in larger garden spaces. These coriander seeds for planting are ideal for succession planting, ensuring a steady supply of fresh herbs throughout the growing season. Each seed holds the potential for a thriving plant, ready to enhance your culinary endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How big does this plant get? A: Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds typically grow into plants that reach about 12-18 inches tall. The size can vary slightly depending on growing conditions and care.
- Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This cilantro variety can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It thrives outdoors in garden beds or raised beds, and also does well in containers on patios, balconies, or windowsills.
- Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: These plants require full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In very hot climates, providing some afternoon shade can help prevent bolting.
- Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, these large leaf cilantro seeds are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners. Following the provided growing tips for soil, water, and sun will ensure success.
- Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive a packet containing approximately 1000 count cilantro seeds for planting. The seeds are dried and packaged for optimal viability and are not live plants.
- Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best times to plant are in spring and fall. Avoid the hottest summer months to prevent premature bolting. You can also plant year-round indoors.
- Q: Can I use these seeds to grow cilantro for its leaves and for coriander seeds? A: Yes, you can grow these plants both for their leaves (cilantro) and for their mature seeds (coriander). For leaves, harvest regularly. For seeds, allow the plant to flower and dry.
- Q: How long until I can harvest the leaves? A: You can typically start harvesting the first leaves from your fresh cilantro seeds approximately 30-35 days after planting. Regular harvesting encourages more leaf production.
- Q: What type of soil is best for these seeds? A: These seeds prefer loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. Amending your soil with compost or aged manure is highly recommended for best results.
- Q: Will these seeds produce the same flavor as store-bought Vietnamese cilantro? A: Yes, these Vietnamese large leaf coriander seeds are specifically chosen to produce plants with the authentic, robust flavor characteristic of Vietnamese cilantro, often more intense than common varieties.























