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Cilantro ORGANIC
The Cilantro will bolt (flower) later than regular Cilantro. The seed, Coriander, has a strong citrusy, lemon flavor. The Cilantro/Coriander Organic, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. Senna tea is made from crushed Coriander. Cilantro has a thousand uses from as simple as a sprig in chicken soup to chopped in Mexican food. This packet plants 13 - 10 foot rows. The crushed seeds season stews, cookies, and beans. This plant was cultivated 3000 years ago by the Greeks and Romans to make vinegar to preserve meat. The foliage of the Cilantro plant has a sage flavor with a strong suggestion of citrus and is used more than the seeds at this time. Both the foliage (cilantro) and seed (coriander), make this herb very versatile. Cilantro is also called Chinese parsley. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. ... get more information
Pepper - Chile - Cayenne Red Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately. The Pepper Chili Cayenne Red Long Thin 'Capsicum annuum', is an excellent hot flavoring for chili, other hot foods. The plants are decorative garden plant with what seems like hundreds of peppers on each plant. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. A string of dried cayenne is an very attractive decoration. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Gardening News and Articles |
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