Description
While flavor differences in cilantro varieties can be subtle, Pokey Joe squeaked out a first place badge in our most recent taste test. It seems to lack that “soapy” quality than so many people find insipid. A great culinary kitchen herb, essential for Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. A bit quicker to bolt that Calypso Cilantro, so plan on planting multiple successions to keep the salsa flowing. Thanks to Uprising Seeds for saving this variety from commercial extinction.
Days to Maturity: 50 to leaf, 120 to seed
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum
Life Cycle for seed saving: Annual
Planting Instructions:
Direct seed Pokey Joe cilantro as soon as soil can be worked. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-65°. Seeding depth: ½”. Seeding rate: every 1”, thin to 2-4”. Row spacing 12”.
All of our seed is grown in the Pacific Northwest, Non-GMO and Certified Organic by Washington State Department of Agriculture. Additionally, our varieties are 100% Open-Pollinated, allowing you to in turn save true-to-type seed. We fully encourage you to save seed from these plants and share it widely!
