Cilantro ORGANIC

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This packet plants 13 - 10 foot rows. Both the foliage (cilantro) and seed (coriander), make this herb very versatile. Senna tea is made from crushed Coriander. Cilantro is also called Chinese parsley. The foliage of the Cilantro plant has a sage flavor with a strong suggestion of citrus and is used more than the seeds at this time. The Cilantro will bolt (flower) later than regular Cilantro. Cilantro has a thousand uses from as simple as a sprig in chicken soup to chopped in Mexican food. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. This plant was cultivated 3000 years ago by the Greeks and Romans to make vinegar to preserve meat. The seed, Coriander, has a strong citrusy, lemon flavor. The crushed seeds season stews, cookies, and beans. The Cilantro/Coriander Organic, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. ... more info

Spinach - New Zealand The Spinach New Zealand, 'Tetragonia expanse', is an Heirloom spinach that tastes like spinach but loves hot weather. The New Zealand provides continuous greens from May to October! Discovered by Sir Joseph Banks off the coast of New Zealand during the 1770 voyage of Captain James Cook and enjoyed by 18th century gardeners. New Zealand spinach provides the great spinach taste all summer long because it loves the heat. Just like other spinach, small, young leaves can be eaten raw or steamed. In the deep south some protection from the summer sun is recommended. Plant in the spring around the last average frost date.

Cilantro ORGANIC