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Herb · Annual

Calypso Cilantro

Open-pollinated · Apiaceae

The slowest-bolting cilantro available — resists bolting 3 weeks longer than Santo in side-by-side trials. Compact, bushy plants with a low growing point for cut-and-come-again harvesting. British breeding program. Fragrant, citrusy leaves for salsa, guacamole, and Asian cuisine. Also produces coriander seed at ~120 days.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

50–55 days

Sun

4+ hours

Spacing

6–8 "

Container

Yes

2+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 7–10 days

Optimal Temp 60°F

Seed Depth 0.5"

Watering

Weekly Water 1 "

Needs Moderate

Soil

pH Range 6.2–6.8

Support None needed.

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: Moderate Drought: Low

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Recommended Recipes Fish emulsion

Harvest

Harvest outer leaves at 4-6" height. Cut-and-come-again. For coriander seed, allow to flower and dry (~120 days).

Storage 7 days — Damp paper towel in bag, refrigerated. Flavor fades dried — add fresh before serving. Freezes well in ice cube trays.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Sun gold tomato Repels aphids from tomatoes

Jalapeno pepper Repels aphids

Spinach Similar cool-season needs

Avoid Planting Near

Herb fennel Cross-pollination, allelopathic

Dill Can cross-pollinate and reduce flavor

Sources

seed_catalog Johnny's Selected Seeds seed_catalog West Coast Seeds seed_catalog Territorial Seed seed_catalog Burpee seed_catalog Veseys

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Calypso Cilantro Planting Dates by Zone

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