Mexican coriander is part of the Eryngium genus and its scientific name is Eryngium foetidum. This variety typically blooms in the following colours: Dark green. The leaves of this particular variety normally show as Office Green colour. A type of flowering semi-edible herb, it mainly grows as a biennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a period of 2 years. Mexican coriander normally grows to a forb habit. Expect blooming to occur in mid summer.
Mexico is believed to be where Mexican coriander originates from.
Typically, Mexican coriander is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.
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How to grow Mexican coriander
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Remove the flowering heads to promote leaf growth.
Keep soil constantly moist.
Growing Mexican coriander from seed
Direct sow outdoors in fall.
By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Mexican coriander about 56 days before your last frost date .
Transplanting Mexican coriander
Harvesting Mexican coriander
Leaves can be harvested when they are about 2 1/2 in long. If you prefer use gloves as the aroma of the recao is very strong.
Companion plants for Mexican coriander
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Mexican coriander so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Mexican coriander
These plants will not grow well with Mexican coriander so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Mexican coriander problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Mexican coriander plants:
Mexican coriander Etymology
Foetidum = “fetid” in Latin, indicating that like cilantro, many people (possibly including Linnaeus himself) find the leaves distasteful.
Other names for Mexican coriander
Culantro, Bhandhanya, Chardon benit, Donnia, Culantro coyote, Fitweed, Long coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni, Spiritweed, Ngò gai, Sawtooth, Saw-leaf herb, Cilantro cimarron, Thai coriander, Recao/culantro
Eryngium foetidum L.
Misspellings: Corriander, Corriandar
Latest Mexican coriander Reviews
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13 Mar 2012
Kevalsha's cilantro (recao) was
Reviewed day 266
This plants are doing good. They are in a big planter but I am going to experiment and transplant them to the ground.
Mexican coriander care instructions
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