Plant Facts | Cilantro (Coriander)

Cilantro/Coriander (Microgreens)

芫荽

(Coriandrum sativum)

Growing Facts

Year-round growing season

In full sun or part shade

Moderate amount of water

It takes 7-10 days for the seeds to germinate

You can harvest after 16 days

Fun Facts

Cilantro microgreens contain high levels of vitamin K similar to baby spinach

Cilantro is used as a flavoring agent for some types of beer in Belgium

Ancient Egyptians believed that cilantros can be used as food in the afterlife

People usually only consume the leaves and seeds even though the whole plant is edible