Cilantro, Pokey Joe, Cirandrum sativum  (50 days)    This is reputed to be the best tasting cilantro out of an extensive trial by Gabe Cox at Groundworks Organics in the Willamette Valley. Also said to have the best roots for the root-conscious markets. Brian Campbell of Uprising Seeds shared this with us for spring planting. CI2 (1 1/2 g packet) = $3.95  ...

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Cilantro, Santo  Coriandrum sativum (50-55 days for leaf/100 days for seed)  ORGANIC Popular in Mexican and Asian cooking, cilantro brings a refreshing cool flavor to summer dishes.  Selected for slow bolting.  Allowed to go to seed it will resow itself readily.  Edible seed is known as coriander.  HEIRLOOM, SSF  CI1: Packet (1.5 g ≈ 250 seeds) - $3.95 1/2 oz = $25.00 Also: Cilantro contains the antioxidants camphor, carvone, elemol, geraniol and limonene. A natural deodorizer, cilantro relieves nausea, indigestion and bloating. Consuming cilantro (the seeds of which are the spice coriander) helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Cilantro kills Salmonella and removes heavy metals such as mercury from the body. Cilantro has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can be easily grown in the home garden.    ...

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