Cruiser

Cilantro

35d to harvest

Aromatic from the first pinch—Cruiser cilantro unfurls with bright, clean fragrance and a lively, fresh-green charm. Leaves are tender and finely divided, staying pleasantly crisp as plants mature, with a steady harvest window around 35 days. Ideal for fresh garnishes and vibrant flavor-forward mixes, Cruiser shines in salsas, chutneys, and herb-forward sauces, and it also lends its signature perfume to pickling blends.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 29th
Harvest Ends	Aug 29th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	35
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Coriandrum sativum (coriander) and how can I prevent it?

Coriander commonly gets fungal leaf spots in warm, humid weather, especially if the foliage stays wet. Water at the soil line and thin seedlings so air moves through the canopy, and remove any spotted leaves early to slow spread. If you see spreading spots, switch to watering only in the morning and consider a labeled copper-based fungicide for edible herbs, following the label directions.

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

For leaf (cilantro), start harvesting when plants are about 6–8 inches tall and have a good set of stems, typically around 30–35 days, snipping outer leaves first. For seed, harvest when the umbels turn tan and dry but aren’t fully crumbling yet; cut the stems and finish drying indoors before rubbing seeds free. If flowers are fully open and plants look leggy, leaf quality drops quickly, so prioritize leaf harvest before bolting.