Flat clusters of pinkish white flowers and aromatic seeds develop in late spring.
Leaves have a unique flavor that is pleasing to many people.
Sow seed at the same time parsley would be sown in your growing area. Seed fall crops in August and spring crops in February. It needs full sun. Cilantro is harvested 60 to 80 days after sowing for use as greens. The inner-most leaf whorls are selected and tied in bunches of 10 to 12.