Calypso Cilantro

Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum 'Calypso'

Also Known As

Chinese Parsley
Cilantro

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

1-12

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Calypso Cilantro plant details

Calypso Cilantro is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calypso Cilantro

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calypso Cilantro

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This bolt resistant Cilantro has the signature flavor that you either love - no apologies offered - or you don’t. Irreplaceable for Asian & Mexican food, ‘Calypso’ is much easier to grow in the garden than most other varieties. Going to seed without producing much in terms of greens was the downfall of earlier varieties, but ‘Calypso’ is indeed much more bolt resistant. Nonetheless, it's best grown during the cool season & if you want Cilantro with your tomatoes during the Summer, plant the seedlings 6-8” apart in a shady area & take care when transplanting. Be prepared to replant regularly since Cilantro is an annual & will mature to seeds 2-3 months even under the best of conditions. It does well in good garden soil & should be kept lush & tasty with regular water.