Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Cilantro - the famous herb with citrus undertones loved all over the world. All parts of the cilantro are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Cilantro leaves are particularly rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K, with moderate content of dietary minerals.
Cilantro in meant to be grown for fresh leaves, not for seeds. Cilantro may grow slowly and sideways at the beginning. Growth will soon accelerate and the plants will grow upwards again. You can start harvesting single outer leaves approximately one month after planting - your plant will produce more from its growing point. The whole plant pod should be harvested in approximately two months.
