Specifications These premium Qingfeng Cilantro seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains to ensure stable germination. This aromatic herb has upright sturdy stalks and abundant deep green lobed leaves. It belongs to the strong fragrance type, retaining intense classic coriander flavor. The variety is bred for heat tolerance and resists premature bolting in relatively warm weather, solving the common problem of early flowering for summer-sown cilantro.
Product Advantages Qingfeng Cilantro stands out with excellent heat resistance and strong aromatic scent. It keeps good leaf quality in warmer seasons and bolts much slower than ordinary coriander. The leaves stay tender for a longer harvest window. Pair it with culinary herb seeds and coriander seeds to enrich your herb garden collection.
Growing Method Step 1: Choose a sunny location with fertile, loose and well-drained loam soil. Remove weeds and break up large soil clods. Step 2: Crush the hard seed husks first, then soak seeds in clean water for 12 hours to boost germination. Sow thinly and cover with 0.3–0.5cm fine soil, mist water gently. Step 3: Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging which leads to seed rot. Step 4: When seedlings grow 2–3 true leaves, thin seedlings, leave 8–10cm spacing between plants. Step 5: Water frequently in hot weather, apply diluted nitrogen fertilizer to promote leaf growth. Step 6: Harvest outer leaves continuously for repeated picking, or cut whole plants at maturity. Step 7: Stagger sowing to get continuous fresh coriander harvest.
Suitable Climate Qingfeng coriander adapts to 15℃ to 25℃, and can endure higher temperatures compared to regular cilantro. It can be sown in spring, summer and autumn. Temperatures above 30℃ still need proper shade management.
Applications Great for balcony containers, backyard gardens and commercial field planting. Fresh coriander leaves are widely used as seasoning for soups, salads, stir-fries and many savory dishes.
FAQ Q: How long for Qingfeng cilantro seeds to germinate? A: After soaking and husk crushing, seeds germinate within 7–10 days under suitable temperature.
Q: Why crush coriander seeds before sowing? A: Coriander has hard double seed husks. Breaking the shell helps water penetrate and improves germination rate.
Q: Can this cilantro be planted in summer? A: Yes, it is heat-resistant and slow bolting, suitable for summer sowing with partial shade.
Q: Can I harvest multiple times? A: Yes, pick outer mature leaves, the central crown will keep producing new tender leaves.
