This package contains 1000 high-quality seeds of Recao (Eryngium foetidum), also known as Culantro, Shadow Beni, Fitweed, Mexican Coriander, and Sawtooth Herb. Widely used in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, this herb is essential for authentic cooking and valued in traditional herbal medicine.

🌱 Scientific name: Eryngium foetidum

⏳ Germination time: 3–4 weeks in warm, moist, shaded conditions (70–85 °F / 21–29 °C).

🌿 Harvest time: Leaves can be harvested within 3–4 months after germination.

🍴 Culinary uses:

• Signature ingredient in Puerto Rican sofrito/recaito, giving dishes their authentic flavor.
• Enhances soups, stews, beans, rice, and marinades with its strong cilantro-like aroma.
• Stronger than common cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), so only small amounts are needed.
• Can be used fresh, chopped, or blended into sauces and seasonings.

🌍 Medicinal & traditional uses:

• Traditionally used to aid digestion, reduce fevers, and relieve inflammation.
• Known in folk medicine as a natural remedy for diabetes, colds, and respiratory issues.
• Infusions made from the leaves are also used as a tonic and detoxifying tea.
  ⚠️ Always consult a healthcare professional before using herbs medicinally.

🌿 Growing tips:

• Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, prefers partial shade.
• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
• Regular leaf harvest encourages continued growth and delays flowering.
• Excellent for pots, raised beds, or traditional garden plots.

This bulk pack of 1000 Recao seeds is perfect for gardeners, herbalists, and commercial growers who want to cultivate one of Puerto Rico’s most important culinary and medicinal herbs.