Rak Tamachat Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) Heirloom cultivar from Thailand. Named for the Rak Tamachat Permaculture and Natural Building Education Center in Thailand. The flavor of 'Rak Tamachat' is milder than other cilantro cultivars, but the fundamental interesting feature is that these large plants grow huge leaves up to two inches wide. Cilantro is an incredible source of antioxidants, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and has a long history of culinary and therapeutic use. It's ready to harvest in 50 to 55 days for bunches of foliage, and 90 to 105 days for seeds.

Pkt Size/Approx. Seeds
~100 Seeds

•Heirloom
•Non-GMO
•USA-grown Seeds
•SF Garden Spacing 16
•Annual
•USDA Zones: 3-12

Growing Instructions:
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - Direct seed spring through late summer. Sow 1–2 seeds per inch, 1/4–1/2" deep. For leaf harvest, there is no need to thin, as cilantro grows well even when sown thickly. For coriander seed production, thin to stand 2-4" apart. Successive sowing can be done every 2–3 weeks to harvest leaves continually.

•DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7–10 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)
•LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. Bolting is likely in the heat of midsummer.
•PLANT HEIGHT: 12-18".
•PLANT SPACING: 2-4".
•HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
•HARVEST: Leaves may be harvested once the plants have become established and before flowering begins. Mature seeds are produced about 2 months after planting and harvested when the plant is dry.
•SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Does best in rich, well-drained soil.