Chepiche
- Hardy to Zone 9, or Grow as an Annual
Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 80%
- Approximately 20 mature seeds per packet
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Pepicha is a Mexican herb that is similar to cilantro, but even better! The flavour is complex with notes of cilantro and citrus. Unlike cilantro, pepicha thrives in hot weather: no need to worry about bolting as the flowers are edible too.
I love to use pepicha in place of cilantro in Mexican dishes such as salsas and tacos. It is also delicious in salads and eggs. I actually prefer the flavour to cilantro, and it's so much easier to grow in the heat. It's a short-lived perennial in warmer zones, otherwise it's easily grown as an annual.
Pepicha can be dried for winter use. It holds its flavour well when dried.
Pepicha is native to Mexico, specifically the Oaxaca region, which is known for its incredible food. It is used in the Oaxacan dish, Sopa de Guias, zucchini soup made with squash blossoms and vines. It is used to add flavour and colour to rice and poached fish. Pepicha falls in the category of quelites, or wild greens.
It also has medicinal uses.
Each packet will contain a pinch of seeds, which will contain both black mature seeds, and immature brown seeds. Seed will have their fluffy pappus attached, and must remain intact for germination.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, and Internationally for a flat rate of $20*. Shipping costs to the US will include the cost of a phytosanitary inspection and certificate, as well as tariffs.
Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.
Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars, and may change without notice.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.
Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
Shipping charges to the US will also now include a government phytosanitary inspection and certificate. This will be bundled into the shipping cost. We ship via Canada Post, and any applicable duties will be calculated at checkout. So far (as of Sept 1, 2025), it's looking like there are no duties charged on seeds.
Please expect delays for US shipping, as during busy times it can take up to 2 weeks for us to book a phytosanitary inspection.
Shipping Internationally
International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.
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Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
Return Policy
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
