Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum · Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East
Bright, citrusy leaves that are essential to Mexican, Indian, and Asian cooking — and fast to harvest.
Available in 6 inch
💧 Keep evenly moist
🪴 Well-draining mix
🐾 Pet-friendly
Care
Light
Cilantro likes full sun but appreciates afternoon shade in hot weather. A bright window suits it indoors.
Water
Water when the top inch feels dry, keeping it evenly moist. Cilantro prefers cooler temperatures and may bolt in heat.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining mix and feed lightly every 2–4 weeks.
Quick Tip
Harvest leaves often by cutting near the base. Once it flowers the leaves turn bitter — but the seeds become coriander spice.
Details
Bright, citrusy leaves that are essential to Mexican, Indian, and Asian cooking — and fast to harvest.
- ✅ Fresh, citrusy flavor for global dishes
- ✅ Fast-growing — ready to harvest in weeks
- ✅ Let it flower and collect the seeds as coriander
Size
Available in a 6-inch pot — ready for a sunny windowsill, patio, or to plant out into a herb bed or container so you can snip fresh leaves all season.
Good to Know
🐾 Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs — though it’s always best to keep pets from making a habit of munching the plant.
Recipes
Fresh ideas for your Masson Farms cilantro.
Fresh Cilantro Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt
Make it
Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño in a bowl.
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Squeeze over the lime juice and season with salt.
Rest 5 minutes, then serve with chips or tacos.
Classic Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 small onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt
- Optional: tomato or jalapeño
Make it
Scoop the avocados into a bowl and mash lightly, leaving some chunks.
Add the onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Season with salt, mix gently, and taste.
Serve immediately.
🐾 Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs — though it’s always best to keep pets from making a habit of munching the plant.