- You will get 100 Seeds of Cilantro Mexican Coriander Herb Pest Repellent Slowbolt Heirloom Herb Seeds. - Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt. - Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun, Medium Sun. - Life Cycle: Annual. - Watering: Medium. - Cultivating Difficulty: Easy. - Cilantro is reported to be very tolerant of dry conditions! It is an excellent garden plant in arid regions like California and the desert southwest. - Cilantro has an aroma that is pleasing to humans but repelling to many annoying bugs! It is said to repel aphids, spider mites and potato beetles. Also, some say it helps to ward off pesky bugs like mosquitoes!! - It is an excellent Non-GMO variety for container gardening on small deck spaces or apartment balconies. - Our Non-GMO, open-pollinated cilantro variety was developed for potted plant growing to allow larger harvest of fresh and fragrant leaves. - Coriander is a Super herb and is loaded with vitamins A, C and K. - The seeds or leaves or Coriander or Cilantro can be used in a number of ethnic dishes like Thai, Mexican(Salsa!), Indian and Chinese to name a few. - There's anecdotal evidence pointing to its ability to help with Diabetes, high cholesterol, Artery blockage, Osteoporsis, Ulcers and numerous other claims that have been made likely due to its antioxidants. - Coriander, as mentioned above, tolerates dry conditions and heat, and it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators.