How to Grow Cilantro and Coriander

Cilantro or Chinese parsley may resemble its namesake, but it's not the wallflower that parsley is in the garden. No, cilantro lets you know it's around with its highly aromatic leaves. I've found that if you enjoy cilantro in your food, you really enjoy it. Those who don't like the herb find its scent unpleasant. Personally, I'm a cilantro lover. It smells like a fresh breeze and absolutely makes Mexican food for me. And I wouldn't make salsa without it.


Cilantro is an annual that likes to be planted so that it's arms receive full sun, while its feet are nestled in a rich, light soil. Sow the seeds in situ (their permanent bed) in the spring. This herb has a long taproot so it doesn't enjoy transplanting. It's a cool-season crop that reacts quickly to hot days...by quickly bolting. So it's a good idea to plant them in intervals.

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