Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 12-18″x8-12″
Days to Harvest: 50-55 days
Moroccan Cilantro is a slow-bolting strain prized for extending the harvest window in Austin’s fast-warming spring, producing abundant bright green, citrusy-pungent leaves before flowering. A cool-season staple for salsas, curries, and Southwestern cooking.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Moroccan Cilantro transplants are grown for extended leaf production and improved bolt resistance suited to Austin’s short cool seasons.
20 in stock
Consistent moisture needed; shallow roots dry out quickly
Water 2-3 times weekly depending on temperature
Light feeding with balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Harvest outer leaves continuously to delay bolting
Succession-sow every few weeks for a steady supply
Bolts quickly once temperatures exceed 80 F
Aphids
Powdery mildew in humid conditions
Fall is the primary cilantro season in Austin; spring crops bolt fast once heat arrives
Sucession planting every 2-3 weeks keeps a steady harvest through the cool season
Best planting window; cool, mild weather supports long leaf production
Continues growing through mild winters; may need frost cloth in hard freezes
Second planting window; bolts quickly as temperatures rise in April-May
Too hot for reliable production; let any remaining plants go to seed (coriander)
Fall (September-October) and early spring (February-March); avoid summer heat
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-75 F
Full sun in cool months; afternoon shade in early fall
Minimum 6 hours daily
6-8 inches apart
Sow successively every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.2-6.8
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist; do not let soil dry out
Cilantro is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities may cause mild digestive upset.
