(Coriandrum sativum) When we first started selling Pokey Joe, it had fallen off the commercial map and was a rescue job. The variety was brought to our attention by Scott Chichester of Nash’s Farm in Sequim, WA, who had continued to grow it and save their own seed. The quality of taste is too often neglected in the modern seed trade. Pokey has all the attractive field qualities of the more well-known “Santo” (AKA “Slowbolt”) but just plain tastes better. It beat it handily in recent variety trials held by the Organic Seed Alliance. Why do such varieties disappear from the trade…? Who knows, but we are working to bring back the best of them.
Great insectary plant as well, if allowed to bloom, and wonderful as an airy filler in bouquets! Aphid-eating syrphid flies love this. Was Rare, but less so now!
50 days. WG, AV

Packet: (150 Seeds)

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Direct seed early Spring through late Summer.

Note: Delicious!

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/4-1/2"

SPACING:

4-6" between plants for coriander seed in rows 8" apart.
There is no need to thin for leaf production.

EMERGENCE:

7-10 days @ soil temp 65-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade.

FERTILITY:

Moderate-Rich. Well-drained, evenly moist, and loamy soil is preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Prefers cool weather and will bolt in the heat.

Cut and come again!

Edible flowers.

Sow every 2-3 weeks for continual harvests.

Cilantro, 'Pokey Joe'