Leisure

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Fragrant, bright, and unmistakably fresh—Leisure cilantro lifts the air with a clean green perfume from the very first harvest.

Leaves form a delicate, feathery texture with tender stems and a vivid, medium-green sheen, delivering a lively balance of citrusy brightness and gentle herbaceous depth. Grow Leisure for abundant leafy cuttings at about 45 days, ideal for stirring into fresh herb-forward dishes and for preserving the flavor in sauces and pickled accents.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Upright

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Leisure Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 16th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 9th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 3rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jun 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	May 25th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 16th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 7th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Mar 26th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	50
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Leisure cilantro is built for freshness—its tender, feathery leaf stays delicate and fragrant, so it earns a spot as a finish rather than a long-cook herb. Use it with acidic partners like lime/vinegar to sharpen that citrus-green character instead of muting it with heat.

Best Uses

stir-finished into warm rice or beans off-heat so it stays lively, not dull
blend into fresh salsa and herb sauces where the stems add a light, green bite
use in quick-pickled accents (vinegar-brined stems/leaf) for fast punch
fold through ceviche and cold noodle bowls to perfume the air

Flavor Profile

bright citrusy lift gentle herbaceous depth feathery tender leaves with mild grassy snap

Kitchen Pairings

lime garlic jalapeño chili avocado white fish

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Coriandrum sativum (coriander) and how can I manage it at home?

Coriander commonly suffers from fungal leaf spots and damping-off in wet, crowded conditions; you’ll see dark spots on leaves or seedlings collapsing. Water at the soil line, thin seedlings so airflow is good, and avoid wetting foliage—remove badly spotted leaves early to slow spread. If you see damping-off on seedlings, discard affected trays and restart in clean medium rather than reusing infected soil.

How often should I water coriander during its main growing phase to keep it thriving without losing leaf quality?

During the 6–7 weeks of active growth (about after seedlings establish), keep the top 1 inch of soil consistently lightly moist, watering when it starts to dry out at that depth. In warm weather, this often means watering 2–3 times per week, but always adjust based on soil dryness and container size. Don’t let soil swing to soggy—overly wet conditions increase leaf-spot risk and can reduce flavorful growth.

How do I tell when Coriandrum sativum is ready to harvest?

For leaf (cilantro) harvest, start picking when plants have multiple full-size stems and leaves, usually by around 30–45 days; harvest in the morning for best flavor. For seed, allow plants to flower and form umbels, then harvest when seeds turn brown and dry on the plant—roughly near the 45-day mark depending on conditions. If you harvest leaves, do it regularly to slow bolting and maintain tender foliage.