Vietnamese Coriander / Cilantro plant. Free shipping. Organically grown. This herb from southeast Asia loves heat & moisture. A heck of lot easier to grow in the summer than cilantro. Flavor similar to cilantro with a bit of spice & lemony overtones. Vietnamese Coriander has green, pointed leaves that have a good spreading habit in the garden. It can be potted & grown indoors, but will stop producing once it outgrows the space allotted for it, so make sure to provide it with lots of room to grow with a bigger pot or container. Vietnamese Coriander, Rau Ram, prefers a moist environment, which makes it a great plant for areas near water gardens or places in your garden that tend to hold water longer. Also known as Rau Ram, this herb is well known in Vietnamese cooking. Often pronounced as ‘zow-zam’, it is used as a cilantro substitute ~ sort of a ‘citrusy cousin’! The taste is quite similar, but we find it to be more lemony, more peppery with a bit more punch! Actually, it is well known throughout Southeast Asia. in Malaysia, the plant is known as laksa & often served there as a condiment, along with basil. Best used fresh, these tasty leaves are packed with vitamin A, B & C. High in antioxidants & high in minerals including potassium, magnesium & iron. Easily stored in the fridge, rinse & dry & layer between paper towels & keep in plastic bags. Our favorite addition to a delicious dinner omelets, toss together fresh lumped crab meat, garlic, chopped green onion along with chopped Vietnamese coriander. Yum! Vietnamese coriander, or Vietnamese cilantro, is a heat-loving perennial with slightly spicy, flavorful leaves It thrives in warm climates spring through fall (zones 9-11) & in pots in cooler climates until the first frost. Likes part sun & has a low growth habit Hardy to zone 8+ Vietnamese Coriander Live Plants, Fresh Cilantro Plant, Free Ship, Rau Ram, Laksa Leaves
