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Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

Grown for its aromatic leaves, used fresh as a leafy garnish and vegetable, and for its seeds used as the spice coriander.

Family

Apiaceae

Temperature

15-25°C (absolute 4-32°C)

Rainfall

500-1400mm (absolute 300-2600mm)

Altitude

2200m

Soil pH

5.5-7.5 (absolute 4-8)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained soils