How to Grow Rau Ram (Vietnamese Coriander)

Updated October 2026

A warm-season herb for the home garden.

Rau ram (Vietnamese coriander, also sold as Vietnamese mint) is a rewarding warm-season herb for backyard growers. It is not a true mint, and its spicy, peppery leaves taste like a stronger cilantro.

🌱 Plant profile: Rau Ram (Vietnamese Coriander), with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.

When to plant

Plant rau ram in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the rau ram page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Rau Ram, Peppery Vietnamese cilantro (Asian nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: part sun to light shade, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 12 in between plants.
• Planting: start from a nursery plant or a cutting, as it rarely sets seed; stems from a store-bought bunch often root in a glass of water.
• Water: roughly 1.6 gal per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

In humid regions, Rust can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Rau ram is usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant rau ram where you garden.

See also: Rau Ram (Vietnamese Coriander) in the plant library →

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