Papalo Quilquiña Herb Seeds

Papalo - Quilquiña - Papaloquelite - Yerba Porosa - Non-Soapy Flavor Substitute for Cilantro Herb Heirloom Seeds

If you love the taste of cilantro and need a herb that stands up to summer heat, then you must try papalo. I am very impressed that this herb thrives in my hot and humid Florida summer garden when many herbs do not. It is considered a substitute for cilantro if your unable to grow it, or if regular cilantro tastes like soap to you. Plants get very bushy, lush, and green even when growing in full sun. They go to seed after several months of growing, therefore doesn't require constant succession sowing like cilantro. Papalo is native to South America and is called "papaloquelite" which comes from the Aztec word for butterfly, "papalotl." Leaves do not dry or cook well so use this as a fresh garnish or topping over food. Mature leaves have a very strong cilantro like flavor while younger leaves are more mild.

Starting these from seed can be challenging as they do not germinate well if completely covered with soil. Instead, sprinkle the leaves over the soil surface, and gently scratch them in with a fork or garden rake. Then water them in. Keep the soil moist to help speed up germination. Also, bright light helps speed up germination. Once plants are growing in your garden, they easily reseed every where.

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Listing is for 1 packet of 20 seeds

PLANTING

Porophyllum ruderale

Germination: 7-21 days

Seed Sowing: Can direct sow if all danger of frost has passed. Or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before your last average spring frost date. Sprinkle over the soil surface and scratch the seeds in. Do not cover with soil.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:
- Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.