Non-GMO, Heirloom Leisure Splits Cilantro Herb Garden Seed. Coriandrum sativum. Cilantro is native to regions in North Africa and West Asia. Leisure Splits Cilantro, also known as "Chinese parsley", is a staple ingredient in Asian cooking. This annual split seed variety makes an ideal cilantro for gardeners, as its heirloom Coriander provides nutrients, medicinal properties, and aromatic benefits as a dried fruit. Leisure Splits Cilantro is a popular cool-season herb to also grow as microgreens!