About This Appearance: Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) has delicate, lacy green leaves, while culantro (Eryngium foetidum) features tougher, serrated, darker green leaves with a spiky edge. Flavor: Cilantro offers a fresh, citrusy taste, ideal for salsas and curries; culantro has a stronger, more pungent flavor, often used in Caribbean and Southeast Asian dishes. Culinary Uses: Cilantro enhances fresh dishes like guacamole and chutneys, while culantro is a staple in soups, stews, and marinades for its robust flavor. Growth: Both prefer warm, well-drained soil; cilantro thrives in full sun, while culantro tolerates partial shade and is more heat-resistant. Quality: All herb seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All herb seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Overview Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor Brand : Seed Needs Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom, Organic Color : Green Special Feature : Easy To Grow, Indoor/Outdoor, Kitchen Garden Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall Item Weight : 0.02 Pounds Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun Unit Count : 2.0 Count Expected Planting Period : Spring
