Grow your own fresh coriander (cilantro) at home with these easy, fast-growing herb seeds. A must-have kitchen herb, cilantro is loved worldwide for its aromatic leaves and flavorful seeds. Perfect for container gardens, raised beds, balconies, and backyard herb gardens.
Coriander is a cool-season annual herb that grows quickly and can be harvested continuously. Both the fresh leaves (cilantro) and the dried seeds (coriander spice) are edible, making this plant incredibly versatile for home cooks and gardeners alike.
Ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners — fresh flavor straight from your garden to your kitchen.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Common Name: Coriander, Cilantro
Plant Type: Annual Herb
Height: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)
Uses: Culinary herb, fresh leaves, dried spice seeds
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Why You’ll Love Growing Coriander
Fast-growing and easy to grow
Ideal for containers, pots, and garden beds
Harvest leaves young or let plants flower for seeds
Popular for Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean cooking
Fresh, homegrown flavor year-round indoors or outdoors
Perfect for herb gardens, kitchen windowsills, balcony gardens, and vegetable plots.