Herb of the Year Herbs

Cilantro and Coriander

The International Herb Association has selected Coriandrum sativum as the 2017 Herb of the Year.   Cilantro is available at our Annual Herb Sale in April. Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed. Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor Asian, Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Tex-Mex, and […]

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Herbs

Cilantro/Coriander

Common Name: Cilantro/Coriander Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Type: Annual Height: 1.5 – 2 ft. Width: 1 – 1.5 ft. Habit: Mounding Flower: White to pink to pale lavender Bloom Season: Seasonal Foliage: Finely-divided upper leaves are fern-like. Broad-lobed lower leaves resemble those of Italian parsley Flavor: Strong flavor, with citrus overtones Fragrance: Fragrant leaves Sun: […]

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Herbs

Vietnamese Coriander

Common Name: Coriander, Vietnamese Botanical Name: Polygonom oderatum • Zone: 9b-11 • Type: Tropical perennial • Height: 6 in. • Width: 4 in. • Habit: Creeping • Flower: NA • Bloom Season: May-Sept. • Foliage: Dark green, with chestnut-colored spots on top of leaves & burgundy red underneath. • Flavor: Refreshing citrus flavor with a […]

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Recipes

Spiced Pesto

Spiced Pesto Nancy W shared this tasty new version for an old standby. 8 oz fresh basil ½ c olive oil 2 t freshly grated nutmeg or 1t ground nutmeg 1 t ground coriander 1t celery seed ½ t sea salt Process all ingredients together in food processor. Enjoy!

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Herb of the Year

2017 Herb of the Year

Cilantro and Coriander 2017 Herb of the Year The International Herb Association has selected cilantro and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) as the 2017 Herb of the Year.  Cilantro is the plant and coriander is the seed.  Cilantro leaves have a strong, peppery flavor. Coriander seeds have a light lemony  flavor. Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds flavor […]

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