Cruiser Monogerm Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Product ID:4787.114787

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Coriandrum sativum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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50-55 to leaf harvest; 120-150 to seed

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Grows Well in Containers

Cruiser Monogerm Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Product ID:4787.114787

Split seeds, bolt-resistant variety.

Split seeds for precise planting. Whole cilantro "seeds" are typically fruits that contain two or more seeds. These monogerm seeds have been split in half, allowing for more precise planting. Flavor is of mild cilantro. Compared to Calypso, Cruiser has a tidier, more upright plant habit and similar, excellent bolt resistance. Large leaves and sturdy stems make it an ideal bunching variety for fresh-market sales. Utility Patent #9,363,958.

Specs:

  • Packet: 200 seeds
  • Avg. 5,200 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Coriandrum sativum

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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50-55 to leaf harvest; 120-150 to seed

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Grows Well in Containers Grows Well in Containers
Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Grows Well in Containers

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-10 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended) - Direct seed spring through late summer. Sow 1/4- 1/2" deep, 1/4- 1/2" apart in rows at least 3" apart. For leaf harvest, there is no need to thin, as cilantro continues to grow well even when sown thickly. For coriander seed production, thin to stand 2-4" apart. Successive sowings can be done every 2-3 weeks for continual harvest of leaves.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun. In most locations, bolting is likely in the heat of midsummer.

PLANT HEIGHT:

12-18".

PLANT SPACING:

1/4- 1/2".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Harvestable at every stage. Leaves may be harvested once the plants have become established and before flowering begins. The immature seeds are sweet and fresh and can be harvested after they form on the flowers, until they become brown and dry. Mature seeds are produced about 3 months after planting and are harvested when dry on the plant.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Does best in rich, well-drained soil.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Coriandrum sativum

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