{"product_id":"culantro-seeds-100-count-ngo-gai-vietnamese-herb-caribbean-coriander","title":"Culantro Seeds 100 Count – Ngo Gai Vietnamese Herb, Caribbean Coriander","description":"\u003cp\u003eCulantro, also known as Ngo Gai, Vietnamese coriander, or Caribbean coriander, is a tropical perennial herb prized for its long, serrated green leaves and bold, aromatic flavor. Despite the nickname, it is not true cilantro; its leaves are longer, more pungent, and hold their flavor well when cooked. This herb is a staple in Vietnamese, Thai, and Caribbean cooking, often added to soups, curries, and rice dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow in warm conditions, culantro forms a low rosette of leaves that can be harvested repeatedly. It thrives in moist soil and partial shade, making it a useful herb for both garden beds and containers. The plants also produce small white flower clusters that attract beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, serrated green leaves with a strong, cilantro-like aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in tropical climates; grown as an annual in cooler zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor holds up well in cooked dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators with small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest leaves continuously once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eryngium foetidum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow culantro seeds on the surface of moist, well-draining seed-starting mix; do not cover deeply as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 70-85°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking 2-4 weeks. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to a partially shaded spot in the garden or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves as needed, leaving the center to continue growing. In cooler climates, bring containers indoors before frost or grow as an annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Culantro seeds (Ngo Gai \/ Vietnamese coriander \/ Caribbean coriander).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739733426486,"sku":"EDNA-063","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8161776709_t1ra.jpg?v=1792114788","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/culantro-seeds-100-count-ngo-gai-vietnamese-herb-caribbean-coriander","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}