Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Is a fast-growing herb with an intense citrus flavor that inherently belongs to Latin American, Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. It has mildly detoxifying effects and tastes best completely fresh. In Oliver, we recommend harvesting it only once – and utilizing it to the maximum.

Custom planting vs. prepared sets

Individual capsules are intended more for advanced growers who:

• build their planting from scratch themselves

• understand the differences in growth speed and plant size

• want full control over the composition of their planting

If you want to be sure that the plants will grow evenly and the harvest will be continuous, we recommend choosing a prepared plant set with cilantro. Sets are designed so that the individual plants work as a whole – without having to figure out combinations, light, or growth pace.

You can find cilantro in these sets:

• Dips & Dressings

Why grow cilantro in Oliver

• Harvest within two months

  You can start cutting approximately 42–56 days from sowing.

• A rich harvest in one go

  We recommend harvesting cilantro only once and enjoying its yield to the fullest.

• Ideal for world cuisines

  Its unique flavor is a must in guacamole, tacos, fresh salsas, but also in pho soup or falafel. It goes well with curries and in salads.

• Compact and low-maintenance

  A small plant (size M) that takes up minimal space and works well next to larger herbs.

How cilantro behaves during growing

• it belongs among medium-fast growing plants

• medium light requirements

• it is harvested all at once when

• it has enough leaves the growing cycle is optimized for about 90 days

How to plant and what to combine with

Cilantro belongs to size M, making it one of the most versatile plants in Oliver.

What this means in practice:

• you can plant it in any slot

• it works as a smaller plant next to larger varieties

• it can be planted next to S, L, and XL plants without problems

• it does not take up much space, grows back quickly after cutting, and helps to efficiently utilize the entire growing space

Ideal neighbors for cilantro (when combining on your own)

If you decide on a custom combination, cilantro gets along well especially with these plants:

• Mint

• Parsley

• Basil

How it works

1. Scan the QR codes on the capsules and the Olí app will guide you through the correct placement in Oliver.

2. Oliver lights each plant individually according to its current growth needs.

3. You just refill the water. In a few weeks, you'll be picking fresh leaves straight onto your plate.