Transform your garden with the unique and flavorful Culantro Plant Live for Planting. This tropical herb, closely related to cilantro, offers a stronger, aromatic twist, making it a favorite among chefs and gardeners alike. Grown to be resilient and versatile, culantro is ready to thrive in warmer climates and brings an exotic culinary touch to any outdoor or indoor herb collection.
Each pot includes 3 to 4 well-rooted culantro plants, measuring approximately 4 inches wide and 3.6 inches tall, ideal for quick establishment in your garden. These plants are hardy in USDA zones 9-11, requiring partial shade to full sun and at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for optimum growth. Their strong, robust roots ensure they adapt well to warm conditions, producing lush, aromatic leaves for your culinary use.
For the best results, plant culantro in a well-draining soil mix, slightly moist but never waterlogged, to allow for healthy growth. This herb does well in both garden beds and containers, making it an ideal choice for small spaces or patio gardens. Once established, these plants require minimal maintenance—just water as needed to maintain a consistent moisture level and ensure partial shade to protect from intense midday sun.
A popular herb for Caribbean and Asian cuisine, culantro provides an earthy, bold flavor similar to cilantro but with greater longevity and an enhanced aroma. Its leaves are perfect for seasoning dishes, making fresh chutneys, or adding a distinctive taste to salads. Embrace the rich, culinary versatility and practical growing benefits of this unique herb, ideal for chefs and home gardeners alike.
Key Features:
- Type of Plant: Culantro (Eryngium foetidum)
- Condition: Live plant, 3-4 plants per pot
- Mature Size: Up to 12-18 inches tall and wide
- Growing Conditions: Requires warm climates, partial shade to full sun
- USDA Zone Growing: Zones 9-11
- Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly moist soil
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun, 4-6 hours daily
- Expected Planting Period: Ideal in spring or early summer for best growth
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