Annuals > Coriandrum > Coriandrum sativum > Coriandrum sativum 'Calypso'
Coriandrum sativum
'Calypso'
Calypso Coriander or Cilantro
| Family |
| Apiaceae |
| Genus |
| Coriandrum |
| Species |
| sativum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Calypso' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40 |
| Height |
| 40 cm |
| Spread |
| 25 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A very aromatic plant with spicy foliage, commonly used in a variety of cuisines. |
| Landscape |
| Borders or vegetable and herb gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Well drained soil with full sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Small white or purple edible flowers which can add a touch of colour to cooking dishes. |
| Propagation |
| Sow from February to September at 15-18°C. If sown indoors, place seeds in 7 cm deep pots, 1 cm deep. Seedlings should appear within 1 week to 10 days, after 1 month of sowing, plant in permanent positions. If sown outside, plant 1 cm deep in rows, 30 cm apart. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Often used in Mexican and Asian culinary dishes. |
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