Culantro

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Origin
Central America, South America
Harvest Time
Begin 6–8 weeks after planting; continue every 1–2 weeks before flowering.
Usage
Culinary, Medicinal
Perennial/Annual
Bi-Annual
Growth Type
Herbaceous
Planting Distance
20–30 cm between plants; 30–40 cm between rows; prefers partial shade.
Nutritional Info
Rich in calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and strong aromatic oils
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Costa Rican cilantro. Use for salads, salsas, gallo pinto, soups, stews
per Amount
Bunch
Harvest days
Tuesday, 28. October - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 4. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 18. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 25. November - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. December - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 27. January - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. February - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. February - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. February - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. February - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. March - Weekly Food Basket
Price
500
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, supports digestion and respiratory health
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Spanish Name
Culantro coyote
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Scientific Name
Eryngium foetidum
Edible parts
Leaves

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