![]() Overall, the flavor of cilantro is unique and can add a fresh and bright note to salsa and Mexican foods. Some people also detect a soapy or metallic taste, which is believed to be due to a genetic variation that makes them sensitive to certain compounds found in cilantro. The flavor of cilantro foliage can be described as pungent and citrusy, with a slightly sweet and earthy undertone. Not only does it offer a delicious taste to your meals, but you also get two food products for the price of one – the leafy cilantro and the edible coriander seeds. If you’re a fan of fresh and citrusy flavors, you’ll want to learn how to grow cilantro. Cilantro is an excellent self-seeder if the soil is left relatively undisturbed.Want to add fresh, flavorful cilantro to your meals? Learn how to grow cilantro at home with our easy-to-follow guide, including tips from selecting the best location to preventing cilantro from bolting. If you're harvesting seed (Coriander), place seed heads in a sack for about a week to dry. Since Cilantro won't re-sprout once cut, plant every 2-3 weeks for a constant supply. Slow Bolt, Chinese, Richters Long, Autumn Tips For Growing Cilantro Powdery mildew (though it's rare) Cilantro Varieties With many herbs, pests aren't much of an issue, cilantro seems to be a bit too "spicy" for them. It can keep in the refrigerator for a couple weeks if you wrap it with a damp paper towel, however, within a few days after harvesting as they tend to loose flavor rapidly. You can "prune" your plants with a sharp knife or scissors, only selecting the oldest outer leaves, cutting them at the base of the stems (this way your plant will continue to grow), or cut the entire plant off at the base. Either way, they're both delicious in the kitchen. If you harvest the seeds, it's called Coriander. If you harvest the leaves, it's called Cilantro. You won't have a supply of cilantro anymore, but you will have a supply of fresh coriander! Harvesting Cilantro This is completely fine, let them go to seed. ![]() Once daily temps reach around 75 degrees, your plants will start to bolt. Cilantro doesn't require many nutrients so we avoid adding fertilizer. Once your plants are established, a layer of mulch can help to retain moisture. When your seedlings are an inch tall, thin out to weaker seedlings, leaving 3-4" of space between plants. Regardless, give them a good soaking and you should be well on your way to growing cilantro! Caring For CilantroĬilantro is an easy plant to care for, just make sure you keep the soil evenly moist, not soaked. ![]() After your seeds are in, cover them with a layer of fine soil, gently pat your soil and you're ready to water! With most plants, we like to use soaker hoses as they will not wash your tiny seeds away, though a watering wand on the lightest setting works as well. Once you bed is prepared, make a 1/4" depression into the soil and plant your seeds 1" apart. Cilantro doesn't require many nutrients, we usually mix a bit of compost/manure into the soil and call it good.no fertilizer normally is needed. Some people like to soak the seeds for 24 hours prior to planting to increase germination, though we have found this unnecessary. This isn't a bad thing, once the seeds are completely formed you'll have a supply of fresh coriander! Starting cilantro indoors and transplanting can cause it to bolt or worse yet, flop over and die. Just remember that cilantro is a cool weather plant, once temperatures reach 75 F, it will start to bolt (go to seed). It's best to sow seed directly into the garden in March or after the danger of frost has passed.
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