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Cilantro microgreens (Coriandrum sativum) are an herb microgreen with a bright, citrus and herbaceous flavor, ready to harvest in 14-21 days. MicrogreenUSA grows them sushi-grade indoors for wholesale standing orders, and they are best for Latin and Asian cuisine.

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Cilantro Microgreens

Cilantro microgreens carry the bright, citrusy, love-it herbaceous punch of cilantro in a tender form. They are slow-growing, so dependable supply is a real advantage for busy kitchens.

Finishes tacos, ceviche, curries, salsas and noodle bowls across Latin American and Asian menus.

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Common nameCilantro
Botanical nameCoriandrum sativum
CategoryHerbs
FlavorBright, citrus, herbaceous
Grow time14-21 days
Best forLatin, Asian cuisine
AvailabilityYear-round wholesale
Minimum order5 lbs / week
Grow Data & Sources

What do seed suppliers publish for growing cilantro microgreens?

These figures are True Leaf Market's published guide for Cilantro - Slow Bolt - Microgreens Seeds (Coriandrum sativum) plus Cilantro (919M) from Johnny's Selected Seeds' 2017 yield trial, not our farm schedule (that is on our process page).

Seeding rate (10x20 tray)1 oz per 10"x 20" tray
Pre-soakYes, 4-8 hours in cold water
Germination7-10 days
Blackout6-7 days
Days to harvest21-28 days
Flavorfull cilantro flavor
Seed per 1020 tray (Johnny's trial)26 g
Yield per 1020 tray (Johnny's trial)6 oz
Days to first true leaf (Johnny's)20

Sources: True Leaf Market, Johnny's Selected Seeds.

How does cilantro compare with the other microgreens we grow?

At 21-28 days, cilantro is the 18th fastest of 18 varieties by supplier harvest window. Its 6 oz trial yield is 13th of 13, 0.23 oz of cilantro per gram of seed. Cilantro seed is soaked in the supplier guide, as are beet and pea tendril.

Is there USDA nutrition data for cilantro microgreens?

Not from a lab: FoodData Central has only 2 manufacturer label listings for cilantro microgreens, so we print no nutrient figures.

Are cilantro microgreens a food-safety concern?

FDA classes cilantro microgreens as covered produce, not sprouts (FDA guidance).

Common Questions

Cilantro FAQ

What do cilantro microgreens taste like?

Cilantro microgreens have a bright, citrus and herbaceous flavor. They carry the bright, citrusy, love-it herbaceous punch of cilantro in a tender form. They are slow-growing, so dependable supply is a real advantage for busy kitchens. They are the young cotyledon-stage greens of Coriandrum sativum, harvested before the first true leaves appear.

How long do cilantro microgreens take to grow?

Cilantro microgreens take 14-21 days from seed to harvest in our indoor farm. For comparison, seed suppliers publish 21-28 days in True Leaf Market's guide and about 20 days to first true leaf in Johnny's 2017 trial. By that supplier window it is the 18th fastest of the 18 varieties we grow. Our full growing process is on our process page.

How do chefs use cilantro microgreens?

Finishes tacos, ceviche, curries, salsas and noodle bowls across Latin American and Asian menus. In our wholesale program they are best for Latin and Asian cuisine. They are available year-round on a standing weekly order, on their own or as part of a custom blend with other varieties from our catalog of 20.

How long do cilantro microgreens last after delivery?

Cilantro microgreens keep 7-10 days, like most of our varieties, when refrigerated at 34-38°F in sealed packaging and kept away from ethylene-producing produce. They are clean-cut with sanitized blades and in cold storage within 45 minutes of harvest, so orders typically arrive with 5-10 days of shelf life remaining.

How do I order cilantro microgreens wholesale?

Order through a MicrogreenUSA wholesale account. The minimum is 5 lbs per week for a single restaurant, and cilantro microgreens can be packed in 2, 4 or 8 oz anti-fog clamshells, 1-5 lb vacuum-sealed bulk pouches or uncut living trays. Southeast USA accounts get deliveries on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and we reply to applications within 24 business hours.

Do cilantro microgreen seeds need soaking?

True Leaf Market's grow guide for Cilantro - Slow Bolt - Microgreens Seeds (Coriandrum sativum) calls for a pre-soak (Yes, 4-8 hours in cold water), then lists 7-10 days germination, 6-7 days of blackout and 21-28 days to harvest. Our farm sets its own soak times by seed size; the schedule is on our process page.

How much does a tray of cilantro microgreens yield?

Johnny's Selected Seeds measured 6 oz per 1020 tray for Cilantro (919M) in its 2017 microgreen yield trial, from 26 g of seed, cut at about 20 days at the first true leaf. Johnny's calls these rounded averages that vary with seed lot, density and timing. Among our varieties in that trial, cilantro ranks 13th of 13 for yield.