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Cilantro Production in California

Richard Smith, Jian Bi, Michael Cahn, Marita Cantwell, Oleg Daugovish, Steven Koike, Eric Natwick and, Etaferahu Takele (2011)

Summary

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativium), also known as Mexican or Chinese parsley and coriander, is grown primarily along the Central Coast of California. Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Counties have the largest production. Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties have limited acreage. Winter production takes place in Riverside, Fresno, and Stanislaus Counties. This fact sheet addresses soil requirements, cultural practices, pest control, with a limited discussion on marketing.