ZonePlant
Calypso cilantro / coriander

herb variety in zone 5b

Calypso cilantro / coriander in zone 5b

Calypso · Coriandrum sativum

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
40 to 60

The verdict

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About Calypso

Strong cilantro flavor; the slowest-to-bolt variety available. Salsa, garnish, Asian cooking. Best variety for hot summers and continuous picking.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • Plum curculio
  • Codling moth
  • Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Calypso in adjacent zones

Other cilantro / coriander varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Calypso cilantro / coriander grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Calypso is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 9a, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "A scene of Coriander leaves", by Thamizhpparithi Maari, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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