{"product_id":"500-culantro-seeds-mexican-coriander-ngo-gai-recao-chadon-beni-usa-grown-herb-seeds","title":"500+ Culantro Seeds - Mexican Coriander, Ngò Gai, Recao, Chadon Beni - USA Grown Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own authentic Culantro (Eryngium foetidum), a staple herb in Caribbean, Latin American, and Southeast Asian cuisines! Often called Mexican Coriander, Recao, Ngò Gai, or Chadon Beni, this aromatic herb has a stronger, more pungent flavor than common cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) and is essential for sofrito, soups, stews, and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Plant Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Scientific Name:** Eryngium foetidum\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Common Names:** Culantro, Mexican Coriander, Recao, Ngò Gai, Chadon Beni, Sawtooth Coriander, Spiny Coriander\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Growth Habit:** Biennial herb, often grown as an annual. Forms a low rosette of long, serrated leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Flavor Profile:** Intense cilantro-like flavor, but more robust and less prone to bolting in heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Growing Information:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- **USDA Hardiness Zones:** Grown as an annual in zones 4-11. Perennial in frost-free zones (10-11).\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Light Requirements:** Prefers partial shade to full sun. In hotter climates, afternoon shade is beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Water Requirements:** Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Water regularly, especially during dry periods.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Soil:** Thrives in rich, organic, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Sowing:** Sow seeds shallowly, as they require light for germination. Keep soil warm (70-80°F) and moist. Germination can take 14-21 days.\u003cbr\u003e\n- **Harvesting:** Harvest outer leaves as needed once the plant is established, allowing the center to continue producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Culinary Uses:** A key ingredient in Puerto Rican recaito, Trinidadian green seasoning, Vietnamese pho, and many Caribbean and Asian dishes. Use fresh or frozen to preserve its distinctive flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are fresh, non-GMO, and sourced from USA-grown plants. Perfect for herb gardens, container gardening, and culinary enthusiasts seeking authentic flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44015319482465,"sku":"seed - Culantro Seeds-31","price":8.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/0796\/7073\/files\/download_320d21c2-a308-44d4-8e7d-25086534701b.jpg?v=1776321552","url":"https:\/\/8storeseedsejahtera.store\/products\/500-culantro-seeds-mexican-coriander-ngo-gai-recao-chadon-beni-usa-grown-herb-seeds","provider":"8 Store Seeds Sejahtera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}