Cilantro ‘Lemon’ is an annual herbaceous plant distinguished by its pleasant and delicate lemon nuance. This versatile herb offers edible leaves, young succulent shoots, and later ripening seeds. Lemon cilantro is an indispensable ingredient in Asian dishes, fresh salads, marinades, and for seasoning fish dishes.
The plant thrives best in light, well-drained sandy soil and requires a sunny, open growing location for lush growth. The package contains 2 grams of seeds (approximately 80 seeds per gram), which is sufficient for populating a decent herb bed or several larger pots.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Direct sowing outdoors can be done from April to May. For an autumn leaf harvest, the last sowing can be made in October. For early plants, indoor pre-cultivation is possible from February to April.
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Sowing Depth: 1–1.5 cm.
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Spacing: The recommended spacing between plants and rows is 10 x 10 cm.
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Growing Location: Sunny and warm location; prefers light sandy soil.
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Harvest: Fresh leaves and shoots can be harvested from March to August, depending on the sowing time.
Tips and recommendations:
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Cilantro tends to bolt and become woody quickly in warm weather. To ensure a continuous and fresh leaf harvest, make successive sowings in the garden bed every 2–3 weeks.
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For early spring outdoor sowing, cover the bed with a horticultural fleece – this retains the necessary moisture for germination in the soil and protects emerging plants from night frosts.
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Consciously allow some summer plants to flower. These will attract beneficial pollinators to your garden, and you can later collect valuable cilantro seeds for seasoning dishes.