Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Temperamental
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 75-90 (Spring/Summer)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Tender
Culantro is perennial in zones 10-11.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Warm, Hot
Culantro prefers warm, moist, shady conditions and will bolt if the plant receives too much light. It can tolerate hotter conditions than Parsley and Cilantro. It's a perfect plant where summers are hot and humid.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 70°F - 90°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 75°F
It slowly germinates and must have warm soil. Plant outdoors when the soil has warmed up to around 75˚F.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Part shade (Cool, Warm, Hot)
Culantro will grow greener leaves of higher quality in shady conditions and will bolt if it receives too much light, especially in warmer conditions.
- Water
- Moderate
Keep the soil evenly moist.
- Feeder
- Moderate
Culantro does best in soil that is rich in organic matter and nutrients.
- Suitability
- High heat, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Culantro is a great container plant. Just be sure the soil is rich and well-draining. Plants will need pots at least 8" in diameter and at least 4" deep. If you live in a cool or dry climate, a container may be the only way to grow it.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 18.0 - 24.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 12.0 - 16.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Cilantro-like taste but more pungent. Flavor holds well when cooked or dried.
- Rotation Group
- Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens