Culantro Herb Seeds
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Grow bold flavor and tropical fragrance with Culantro Herb Seeds (Eryngium foetidum), a must-have for lovers of Latin American, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Often mistaken for cilantro, culantro offers a stronger, more robust flavor with serrated, strap-like leaves that thrive in warm, humid climates. With premium-quality seeds and excellent germination, it's perfect for gardeners who want to expand their herb garden with unique and culturally essential varieties.
Thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, culantro is easy to grow in both containers and garden beds. It’s a slow bolter compared to cilantro, giving you a longer harvest season for its flavorful leaves. Start from seed and enjoy homegrown culantro—perfect for salsas, soups, stews, and traditional dishes where bold, fresh flavor makes all the difference.




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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Bushy, Upright
Flavor Profile
Strong, Cilantro-like
Plant Characteristics
Long, Narrow Leaves
Use
Culinary, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Moist, Well-drained
Harvest Advantages
Fast-growing, Multiple Harvests
Plant Resistance
Heat-tolerant, Pest-resistant
About Culantro Herb Seeds
Eryngium foetidum
Seed Names
Culantro
Seed Type
Herb Seed
Culantro is a flavorful herb commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. Its flavor, similar to cilantro, is more robust and longer-lasting. The plant thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, offering culinary benefits and being highly valued for its medicinal properties. With its fast-growing nature, Culantro is perfect for herb gardens and containers.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sowing or Indoors
Plant Spacing
8 - 12 inches
Days to Maturity
60-90 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak for 24 hours
Hardiness Zones
9-11
Water Needs
Moderate to High
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
10-12 sq ft
500
50-60 sq ft
1000
100-120 sq ft