Herb
Leaf Coriander
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Leaf coriander (cilantro) denotes production aimed at vegetative greens rather than ripe seed—cultivars and cultural practices for bunches, not spice fields. The form most people buy fresh. Keep cool; wash grit from crowns. Opposite harvest goal from seed coriander though same species.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ChoppedChutneyFreshGarnishGroundSeeded
Traits
Cilantro GoalCitrus LeafFreshFresh HerbGreenHerbalVegetative
History
MX
Leaf use exploded in the Americas after introduction.
Fresh leaf coriander markets grew in cities worldwide.
US
Cilantro became a US mainstream fresh herb.
Leaf coriander demand drove slow-bolt breeding.