Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own fresh herbs with these premium Vietnamese coriander seeds. Also known as Vietnamese cilantro or small leaf coriander, these seeds produce plants with a distinctive, pungent flavor that is highly prized in Southeast Asian cuisine. This generous pack contains approximately 3000 cilantro seeds, ensuring you have more than enough to plant in succession for a continuous harvest throughout your growing season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, these high-quality seeds offer a rewarding and delicious addition to your herb garden. Cultivating your own herbs from heirloom coriander seeds allows you to enjoy the freshest flavors right from your backyard or patio.

Our small leaf coriander variety is known for its robust growth and abundant foliage, providing a steady supply of culinary greens. These seeds are perfect for anyone looking to enhance their cooking with authentic, homegrown flavors. The ease of germination and vigorous growth make these cilantro seeds an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Learn how to grow cilantro successfully with our detailed guide.

Key Benefits

Growing your own Vietnamese coriander seeds offers a multitude of benefits, from fresh culinary ingredients to the satisfaction of a successful harvest. Here are some of the key advantages:

• Abundant Harvest: With approximately 3000 seeds, you can implement succession planting to ensure a continuous supply of fresh small leaf coriander throughout the growing season, maximizing your yield and culinary options.
• Distinctive Flavor: This specific variety yields leaves with a more intense and unique flavor profile compared to common cilantro, making it an essential ingredient for authentic Vietnamese and other Asian dishes.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The fresh leaves are perfect for garnishing soups, salads, stir-fries, and spring rolls, adding a vibrant aroma and taste that elevates any meal.
• Easy to Grow: These cilantro seeds are relatively simple to cultivate, thriving in suitable conditions and offering a quick turnaround from planting to harvest, making them suitable for beginner gardeners.
• Supports Healthy Living: Freshly grown herbs are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to a healthier diet and lifestyle. Growing your own also ensures your herbs are free from pesticides and chemicals.
• Indoor & Outdoor Potential: While best grown outdoors in cooler months, these Vietnamese coriander seeds can also be successfully grown in containers indoors, allowing for fresh herbs even during off-season.
• Seed Saving Potential: Allow some plants to bolt and produce seeds, providing you with a sustainable source of heirloom coriander seeds for future plantings, reducing the need to repurchase.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successfully growing Vietnamese coriander seeds requires attention to a few key environmental factors to ensure healthy, productive plants. The first step in how to grow cilantro successfully involves proper seed preparation. Coriander seeds are actually two seeds fused together; lightly crushing them can aid faster germination. Soaking the seeds in lukewarm water for 8-12 hours before planting also helps to kickstart the germination process, which typically takes 7-14 days.

Choose the right time to plant: sow these small leaf coriander seeds in cooler months, ideally spring or fall, when temperatures range between 59-77°F (15-25°C). Avoid planting in hot mid-summer unless you can provide partial shade to prevent bolting. Prepare your soil or containers with loose, fertile, and well-draining soil that’s rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH of 6.0-7.0. Containers or garden beds should be at least 6-8 inches deep. Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep, spacing them 1 inch apart in rows 6-12 inches apart. For broadcasting, scatter evenly and lightly rake in. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, using a gentle watering method to avoid disturbing the seeds. Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, thin them to 2-3 inches apart for leaf production or 4-6 inches apart for larger plants and seed production. Provide full sun, but offer partial shade in very hot climates. Incorporate compost before planting and optionally feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks if growth appears slow. Proper care will help you maximize your harvest of cilantro seeds.

Size & Details

This package contains approximately 3000 cilantro seeds, weighing around 20 grams, providing a substantial quantity for multiple plantings and extended harvests. The seeds are ready for direct sowing and are suitable for both in-ground gardening and container cultivation. Plants typically mature to a height of 12-24 inches, producing a continuous supply of aromatic small leaves. First harvest of baby leaves can be expected in 25-30 days, with a full harvest in 40-45 days after sowing. For seed harvest (coriander), allow plants to fully mature and flower, which takes approximately 60-90 days. These Vietnamese coriander seeds are non-GMO and selected for their quality and viability, ensuring a high germination rate when proper growing conditions are met. Utilize these heirloom coriander seeds to establish a thriving herb patch.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many seeds are included in this pack? A: This pack contains approximately 3000 high-quality Vietnamese coriander seeds, providing a generous supply for multiple plantings and succession harvesting.
• Q: Can I grow these cilantro seeds indoors? A: Yes, you can grow small leaf coriander indoors in deep containers (6-8 inches) with adequate sunlight (6+ hours) or under grow lights. Sow densely for a ‘cut-and-come-again’ harvest.
• Q: What is the best time to plant these Vietnamese coriander seeds? A: The ideal time to plant is during cooler months, such as spring or fall, when temperatures are between 59-77°F (15-25°C). Avoid hot mid-summer planting.
• Q: How long does it take for the seeds to germinate? A: With proper preparation, including lightly crushing and soaking the seeds, germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.
• Q: How often should I water my cilantro plants? A: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially until germination. Once established, water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out completely, which can encourage bolting.
• Q: Is this a common coriander or a special variety? A: This is a special variety of small leaf coriander, also known as Vietnamese cilantro, prized for its distinctive and more pungent flavor compared to standard cilantro.
• Q: What should I do if my cilantro plants start to bolt? A: Bolting (going to seed) is often caused by heat and stress. To prevent it, keep plants cool and moist. Once bolted, the leaves can become bitter, but you can let them go to seed to collect more heirloom coriander seeds.
• Q: How do I harvest the leaves for culinary use? A: Begin harvesting baby leaves 25-30 days after sowing. For a full harvest, wait 40-45 days and cut leaves 1-2 inches above the base to encourage regrowth.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for these cilantro seeds? A: Use loose, fertile, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH of 6.0-7.0.
• Q: Can I save seeds from these plants for future planting? A: Yes, allow a few plants to flower and go to seed. Once the seed heads dry on the plant, harvest and store them in a cool, dry place to reseed for future crops. This is a great way to maintain a supply of heirloom coriander seeds.