How to Grow Culantro * No BOLTING Cilantro HERB Mexican Coriander Parsley used in Caribbean Cooking

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Here is the Plant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqbLppWtmamjn8U Here is the Grown Plant my Daughter Bought

[@irisrivera4138]

Hi Robbie from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 culantro likes warm weather but not direct sun. It likes the soil moist. We make sofrito which is s blend of cilantro,culantro, sweet peppers(ají dulce)onions, garlic, and cubanelle peppers. Culantro will make a spiky flower, let it get dry and brown then get the seeds. You can shop it and add it to soups, stews, rice, beans etc… we use it for almost everything 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh, all this is so interesting! My friend was telling us of a blend they do, that might have been it what you wrote here, as he is from Puerto Rico, Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@irisrivera4138]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy yes it is sofrito, and it is a traditional blend that has been used for decades by us Puerto Ricans. You're Welcome 😊

[@hannahmakingrivendell4347]

Should I pull off the flower stalk to keep it living longer? (like with basil)

[@sparklyhobbies4472]

You are so right about this plant. As a Puerto Rican I love my culantro and cilantro I blend both of them in my cooking.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you SO much, my friend was telling us of a blend they do, that might have been it, again, Thanks!

[@maydaygarden]

I have a recipe for Puerto Rican sofrito that calls for culantro but I've never seen it in any market. I will grow my own now.

[@em286]

I love my culantro. I found my seeds on etsy. Use sparingly because it is a very strong herb. Great in Caribbean cooking 😋💕

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Great tip, thanks!!!

[@constantinprayer757]

Here in Trinidad and Tobago its basically a weed . They grow from the seed , multiply at the base of the plant or from cutting the base stalk . We call it shadon beni. Its the most fragrant and almost every savory dish we put it .

[@joelupperground]

Yes we love that in 🇵🇷 we call it "Recao"we use it for all in our gastronomy. Specially to make sofrito. I try to have as many as possible in my yard. Yes the flower needs to be cut for better leaves. I am after the leaves of course and by the way if you cut the flower too soon you still can use it for cooking ..is not waste.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

They are growing, but still it’s too cool to put them out. We’re hoping our weather warms. That’s interesting Thank you.

[@carmajo2500]

Here's a tip for when you have teeny tiny seeds like that when it's hard to grab just a couple wet the end of a Q-tip and pick up just a couple that way and you can flick them off the end of the Q-tip with a toothpick 😀

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks!!

[@maydaygarden]

I just bought some epazote seeds and they are the tiniest seeds I've ever seen! I had no idea how to sow them Thank you!

[@catherinerobinson3774]

This Culantro is also called spirit weed in some islands and is used to make tea as mint is used.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh Wow, Thank you for posting this

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

Yes very good in teas!!

[@jwater63]

Thank you for all the information! I have never used culantro but I am willing to try it.

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

I know I would love this! I have cilantro seeds, cumin and coriander Im already confused but now I need this too! Thanks Robbie and Gary!

[@anatorres4683]

I use culantro in my sofrito. I order seeds from migardner was surprise that he had them. So excited that you talked about culantro. Thank you.

[@gtrgenie]

I’ve been growing that for 2 years in my totes

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh you beat me in growing them in totes, LOL, GREAT Thanks!!! You give me Hope for tote growing them 🙂

[@desertrose4946]

Hi Robbie! I'm planting culantro seeds for the first time. Thanks for doing this video ❤️

[@princessalways4eva]

Yes! I’m Puerto Rican and I use it in my cooking. I had a rough time with my plant I bought from Walmart, it died on me. So this year I’m planting the seeds. I started it in my Aero garden. It’s doing well but I’m afraid to plant it in a container and put it outside because the weather here in Florida has been pretty iffy. This is so exciting seeing you plant these seeds.😁🇵🇷 Much stronger flavor. I put it in my Sofrito which is a cooking base. I can’t wait to see how it goes fir you. Tfs. Have a wonderful evening.🤗

[@dookieheadhead]

If youre in south fl, its perfect timing right now to plant. Hete i central florida it will die during the winter. If you live in cold climates, just let your plant flower so when the cold kills it, you can start a new grow during spring.

[@princessalways4eva]

@@dookieheadhead I live on the Gulf of Mexico so I guess it’s Central. There always seems to be problems here. Plants that need full sun can’t take the sun here, too much moisture, bugs. It’s frustrating but I carry on. My Culantro died and never came back. My Cilantro I’ve actually brought into my enclosed porch and it actually picked up after me thinking that it was dying out. I may just bring it in the house when it gets cold. These pop up cold fronts are a big downer too. I hadn’t realized just how many factors play into gardening. Thanks for your reply. Have a great Sunday.🤗

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

My grand kids love both - they eat it as long as it’s growing with asparagus- - like little goats eating everything while they walk through the garden 🥰thanks for the reminder to put seeds out

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh how cute 😁 thanks for sharing ❤️💕

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy yes and they live to watch Robbie from Southern California!” So cute!

[@AniFam]

Thank you for sharing this video about Culantro~🤗

[@carleanr4051]

I found this plant growing in my yard. I’m in Georgia. I took a picture with a plant app. I had never heard of culantro. 😮

[@nancyriveracenteno2485]

AWESOME. THANK YOU. THIS IS MY FAVORITE PLANT. JUST STARTED TRYING TO GROW IT.🙂

[@shellygarza9364]

Thank you dear. I just ordered. 😁

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I just planted now another tray, can't wait to get more going and giving some to friends, THANKS, and have fun with your seeds, he was fast in shipping, Take care

[@dookieheadhead]

We use it in Colombia for sancocho, a hen stew made with potato plantains cassava and herbs

[@ivahihopeful]

I’m excited! I have these seeds and will try them out!

[@rileyt9004]

Thank you sharing I love culantro

[@graceinthegarden9151]

You always have wonderful ideas. As well as you provide such inspiring videos. I ordered inexpensive organic paper cups to start seedlings. I find it difficult to get them out of those plastic seed starting trays without damaging them. Although it is not time to start things in zone 6, I am doing all the preparation now. Thank you and Gary for everything you share.

[@kensmithler5965]

Love your videos and always look forward to the next one. You got me into totes, dishpans and making soil. Thank you! Wow, first time I've seen your chickens. Could you include them in a video: how many, breed, eggs, coop?

[@mariannerapp411]

Wow, so glad to have seen this video. I've never heard of culantro, and LOVE cilantro but gave up trying to grow it. I will totally buy some seeds!! Did you out up the wrong link to buy the seeds?

[@LadyMaryanne]

Great video. Thank you!❤

[@par4451]

I'm definitely going to be looking for these seeds or plant.

[@calittlegarden-3311]

Robbi, what grow light you are using? Thank you

[@TrialanError]

Hi Robbie 👋

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hi!

[@Bfdyr69618]

What species of cilantro do the Thais and others use in the chopped roots?🤔

[@dookieheadhead]

I have a bunch of seeds. Once the plant grows let it flower as it will produce seeds. This stuff grows on peoples lawns here in south florida and is seen as a weed. Most people spray it with weed killer.

[@bareminimumlifeing1240]

U can get the seeds on babybows

[@motivatedandmindful67899]

Hey Robbie New subscriber here 👋 Can you tell me how to collect culantro seeds? We have a culantro plant and its flowering! I wanna collect the seeds for future use. But I have no idea regarding when to collect seeds. So I wait for the seeds to turn black? Will new seeding grow if the seeds fall out after turning black? Plz help

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Allow the seed heads to stay on the plants until they start to dry, if you remove them too early many seeds will not be good to grow. If you think birds or critters may take the seed before you remove them, cover the seeds once pollinated, with Tulle or light fabric so nothing will take the seeds off. So yes, once the seeds are black you can plant them AND store them in an envelope and plant as you need to.

[@legauxmc]

Can you please provide the person's name where I can purchase the seeds?

[@lavoix471]

Amazing

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks

[@MychelleSeymourHeyyouremember]

Can I buy from you Robbie? You're the only one I trust. ❤️. I don't trust anyone but you! My dear friends.

[@kleineroteHex]

Cool😉

[@lisakruger5289]

Robbie have you had chickens all along, or are they a new addition?

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

For a while now 😊

[@Art_y_sonConTania]

It’s not “fake” cilantro

[@hootiebubbabuddhabelly]

¡¡ʎɐp ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ ʎddɐH

[@essence3438]

How is it fake cilantro when its an aboriginal plant🥴

[@pn3940]

I don’t think they taste even alike.

[@AresMares_Maria]

Thank you Robbie for the great informations ❣️ I saw your daughter's video hiw this plant looks like and I've found it interesting. I've seen where I buy my seeds that they don't have it... I will search for it🌟 I'm happy cause next week I had my new seeds and now I even have purple kale, japanelo, blackball tomatoes, cape gooseberry (physalis), blackcherry tomatoes, brocolini and so many seeds🤗 I can't wait for the weather to warm up! Oh!!! And you just gave me a great idea with the lamp in the seeds ❣️ you are a genius Robbie 🌟👏🌻 Thank you so much for the tips ❣️

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are very busy there and it sounds wonderful! I thought people might like to see how my daughter bought the plant and what it looks like it’s fascinating. Have fun planting take care. Thanks. ❤️💕😊