Herb
Baby Leaf
B tier
Baby leaf coriander is young harvest cilantro sold as tender salad herb—softer texture, full aroma, between microgreen and bunching size. Use whole in salads and taco bars. Shorter shelf life. Grown from standard leaf cultivars cut early.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ChoppedChutneyFreshGarnishGroundSeeded
Traits
FreshMild TextureMilder TextureSaladTenderYoungYoung Harvest
History
Baby leaf programmes expanded beyond lettuce to herbs including cilantro.
Ready-to-eat herb salads included baby coriander.
Supermarkets trialled baby leaf cilantro packs.
Baby leaf remained a convenience fresh-herb format.