{"product_id":"culantro-seeds-ngo-gai-vietnamese-herb-recao-heat-tolerant-100-seeds","title":"Culantro Seeds – Ngo Gai Vietnamese Herb, Recao, Heat Tolerant, 100 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCulantro, also known as Ngo Gai, Recao, or Vietnamese coriander, is a tropical perennial herb prized in Southeast Asian and Latin American cooking for its bold, cilantro-like flavor with a hint of citrus and mint. Unlike cilantro, culantro holds its flavor well when cooked and thrives in heat, making it an excellent choice for warm-climate gardens and summer kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms a low rosette of long, serrated green leaves that can be harvested repeatedly. It is a natural fit for herb gardens, container plantings, and edible landscapes, and its distinctive foliage adds texture and interest wherever it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, cilantro-like flavor that stands up to cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-tolerant and slow to bolt compared to cilantro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, serrated green leaves grow in a compact rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in the ground or in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a steady harvest of fresh leaves through the season\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 \u003cem\u003eEryngium foetidum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial herb, often grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces greenish flower spikes in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface; light aids germination; keep warm and moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow culantro seeds on the surface of a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix. Press the seeds gently into the soil without covering them completely, as light helps germination. Keep the medium consistently moist and warm, ideally between 70-85°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to a sunny or partially shaded spot with rich, well-drained soil, spacing them 8-12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCulantro thrives in warm, humid conditions and benefits from regular watering. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves as needed, allowing the center of the rosette to continue producing. In cooler climates, grow culantro in containers so it can be moved indoors before frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Culantro seeds (Ngo Gai \/ Recao \/ Vietnamese herb).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726887321910,"sku":"BOTAN4-191","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7571740178_rjnb.jpg?v=1791980332","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/culantro-seeds-ngo-gai-vietnamese-herb-recao-heat-tolerant-100-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}