Cilantro/Coriander (Microgreens)

芫荽​

(Coriandrum sativum)

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Growing Facts

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Year-round growing season

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In full sun or part shade

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Moderate amount of water

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It takes 7-10 days for the seeds to germinate

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You can harvest after 16 days

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Fun Facts
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Cilantro microgreens contain high levels of vitamin K similar to baby spinach
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Cilantro is used as a flavoring agent for some types of beer in Belgium 
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Ancient Egyptians believed that cilantros can be used as food in the afterlife 
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People usually only consume the leaves and seeds even though the whole plant is edible