Cilantro

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) – 4–5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Fragrant, fast-growing, and full of flavor—Cilantro is the herb that brings brightness to salsa, curries, tacos, and more. With feathery green leaves and edible seeds (aka coriander), this cool-season favorite is easy to grow and harvest, even in small spaces. A member of the Apiaceae family, Cilantro is a cool-season annual herb that shines in South Florida’s dry, mild months.

Sold in a 4–5 inch pot, this culinary essential thrives in raised beds, herb spirals, or pots near the kitchen for easy clipping.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade. 4–6 hours of sunlight daily is ideal—some afternoon shade helps prolong leaf production.
Watering Needs: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warmer spells. Avoid letting the soil dry out.
Soil Requirements: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil with compost. Ideal pH: 6.2–6.8.
Growth Habit: Upright, leafy herb. Typically grows 12–18 inches tall.
Harvest Timing: Harvest begins 3–4 weeks after transplant. Snip outer leaves regularly. Bolts quickly in heat.
Cold Tolerance: Excellent. Performs best from October through February in South Florida.
Special Features:

• Leaves and seeds are both edible

• Popular in a wide range of global cuisines

• Grows quickly and easily in small spaces

• Attracts beneficial insects when it flowers

South Florida Notes: Cilantro bolts fast in warm weather—so grow it in fall and winter only. Once it flowers, you can collect coriander seeds for cooking or replanting. To extend leaf production, harvest often and keep the soil cool with mulch.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into compost-rich soil in full to partial sun

• Space 6–8 inches apart

• Water consistently and mulch lightly

• Harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous growth

• Allow some plants to flower for seed-saving and pollinators

This is a cool-season annual herb—meaning it completes its life cycle in a single season and is best planted fresh each fall in South Florida.