Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Rare variety
Growth Habit
spreading
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
earthy green notes
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Plant Type
Herb
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Small
Plant Height
40–70 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
5–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30–40 cm
Planting Depth
1–2 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Pokey Joe Cilantro produce flavorful green leaves with good resistance to bolting?
Can Pokey Joe Cilantro produce flavorful green leaves with good resistance to bolting?
Yes. Pokey Joe (Coriandrum sativum) is a cilantro variety valued for its flavorful green foliage and slower tendency to set seed, allowing a useful leaf harvest.
Does Pokey Joe grow best in cool conditions?
Does Pokey Joe grow best in cool conditions?
Yes. It performs well in cool weather with full sun to partial shade, and succession sowing can help maintain a steady supply of fresh leaves.
Can Pokey Joe be grown in containers or herb gardens?
Can Pokey Joe be grown in containers or herb gardens?
Yes. It can be grown in containers, raised beds, and traditional herb gardens with well-drained, evenly moist soil.
Will regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?
Will regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?
Yes. Harvesting the leaves regularly and making successive sowings can help extend the supply of fresh cilantro through the growing season.
Can Pokey Joe flowers attract beneficial insects?
Can Pokey Joe flowers attract beneficial insects?
Yes. If allowed to flower, Pokey Joe can serve as an insectary plant, with its flowers attracting beneficial insects such as syrphid flies.
How is Pokey Joe different from Santo Cilantro?
How is Pokey Joe different from Santo Cilantro?
Pokey Joe is noted for its flavorful foliage and slower bolting compared with many standard cilantro types, while Santo is a widely grown cilantro variety known for reliable leaf production and a more conventional growth habit.