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Cilantro ORGANIC
The foliage of the Cilantro plant has a sage flavor with a strong suggestion of citrus and is used more than the seeds at this time. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The seed, Coriander, has a strong citrusy, lemon flavor. Senna tea is made from crushed Coriander. Both the foliage (cilantro) and seed (coriander), make this herb very versatile. The Cilantro/Coriander Organic, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. Cilantro has a thousand uses from as simple as a sprig in chicken soup to chopped in Mexican food. Cilantro is also called Chinese parsley. This packet plants 13 - 10 foot rows. The Cilantro will bolt (flower) later than regular Cilantro. The crushed seeds season stews, cookies, and beans. This plant was cultivated 3000 years ago by the Greeks and Romans to make vinegar to preserve meat. ... additional info
Bitter Melon The Bitter Melon Short Fu Qwa, Foo-Gwa, 'Momordica charantia', is widely used in the Orient. You will quickly enjoy its bitter flavor. It is refreshing, cooling, and a compliment to beef, poultry, and seafood. The Bitter Melon is also called a Balsam Pear. It is used in stir-fry, stews, steamed, braised, or curried. The Bitter Melon prefers light and well drained soil. Harvest the fruit when they are no longer than 6 inches and are still light green in color. |
