Cilantro seeds

The zesty two-in-one herb worth a spot in your garden

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a fast-growing, cool-season annual that pulls double duty in the kitchen. Its bright, citrusy leaves are the fresh cilantro that defines Mexican, Indian, and Southeast Asian cooking, while the same plant later produces round, warm, nutty seeds sold as the spice coriander. Easy and quick from seed, cilantro rewards even a small patch with armloads of fragrant leaf and, if you let it flower, clouds of tiny white blooms that pollinators adore.

How to grow cilantro from seed

Cilantro is quick and easy but loves cool weather. Direct-sow the seeds about a quarter to half an inch deep in full sun to light shade, starting in spring or fall, then thin seedlings to stand about 6 inches apart. Plants grow roughly 18 to 24 inches tall and leaves are ready to cut in as little as 3 to 4 weeks. Cilantro bolts fast in heat, so sow small batches every couple of weeks for a steady supply, and let some plants flower to harvest coriander seed. For the full step-by-step, see our complete guide to growing cilantro from seed.

How to use cilantro and coriander

The fresh leaves bring a bright, citrusy lift to salsas, guacamole, curries, tacos, noodle bowls, and chutneys, and are best added raw or near the end of cooking. Once the plant flowers and sets seed, let the round seed heads dry on the plant, then harvest them as coriander to toast and grind for a warm, citrusy spice in curries, breads, and pickling blends. One planting truly gives you two harvests from the same seed.

Cilantro and its soft-herb cousins

If you love cilantro, you will enjoy the other fresh, zesty herbs it grows alongside. Try parsley for a milder everyday green, dill for feathery, aromatic foliage, or chives for a mild onion note. You can explore the full range in our herb seeds collection.

Why buy cilantro seeds from Organo Republic

Every packet of cilantro seed we sell is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom, and germination tested, so you can sow with confidence. As a U.S. family business, we work directly with trusted growers to keep quality high and prices low, and every pack carries a QR code that links straight to free online growing guidance. Orders over $49 ship free. Whether you want a single pack of cilantro or a curated herb collection, you will find dependable, easy-to-grow seed here.