Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy
Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Spinach
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Spinat
Koriander
In French
Épinards
Coriandre
In Spanish
Espinacas
Cilantro
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Coentro
In Polish
Szpinak
Kolendra
In Latin
Spinach
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Cilantro
Season and care of Spinach and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Cilantro season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Cilantro Physical Information
Spinach and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Cilantro are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Cilantro
Care of Spinach and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.