• Pepicha Seeds - Porophyllum linaria / Porophyllum tagetoides - Pipicha, Chepiche
  • Pepicha plant - Pepicha seeds - Porophyllum linaria / Porophyllum tagetoides - Pipicha, Chepiche
  • young pepicha plant - Pepicha seeds - Porophyllum linaria / Porophyllum tagetoides - Pipicha, Chepiche
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Pepicha Seeds

Pepicha Seeds - Porophyllum linaria / Porophyllum tagetoides - Chepiche

Porophyllum linaria / Porophyllum tagetoides
Chepiche
  • Hardy to Zone 9, or Grow as an Annual
  • Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Germination Tested November 4, 2025: 75%
  • Approximately 20 mature seeds per packet
$6.95 CAD
$6.95 CAD
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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, citrus, and cumin. Unlike cilantro, pepicha thrives in hot weather: no need to worry about bolting as the flowers are edible too.

Pepicha could also be a good substitute for those who have the "cilantro tastes like soap" gene. On a recent farm tour one of those people tried pepicha and LOVED it- they reported no soapy notes at all. 

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 zones 9 and above, otherwise it's easily grown as an annual. 

One of its best traits is that pepicha can be dried for winter use. It holds its flavour well when dried, unlike cilantro (or papalo, its cousin). 

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

Sow seeds shallowly indoors in late spring 4-8 weeks before last frost, and plant outside May-June. These plants like heat, so use a heat mat or place flats in a warm spot, like on top of the fridge. Take care not to break the seeds. Seeds can also be direct sown in late May and June.

Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade. Well-draining garden soil. Can be grown in pots.

Shipping & Returns

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Local Pickup

Local Pickup is available for free at Baba Yaga's Kitchen on Swayne Road in Errington. Select "Pickup" at checkout. Pickup times are ONLY Monday to Wednesday, 10am-8pm. We will send you an email when your order is ready for pickup.

Please note that our farm sites are private residences and are not open to the public.

 

Shipping within Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

 

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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.

International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts.

 

Refund Policy

Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable. 

Cancelled orders: If you wish to cancel an order after purchasing, we may refund your order minus card processing and admin fees at our discretion. We do not accept returns on seeds or plants.

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Ecologically Grown

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

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