Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
QUICK TIPS FOR GROWING CILANTRO
FAMILY
NAME
Apiaceae (carrot or parsley family).
EDIBLE
PARTS
Leaves and stems.
LOCATION
Full sun or partial shade.
BEST SOIL
Rich, loose, well-drained soil.
WHEN TO
PLANT
Successive plantings every 2 to 3 weeks from early September
through February.
HOW TO
PLANT
Sow beneath ⁄ -inch of soil, thinning to 12 inches between
1
2
plants.
HOW MUCH
TO PLANT
1 to 2 plants per person.
WEEDING
Keep weed free.
WATERING
Cilantro likes regular watering, but be sure not to overwater.
CARE
Cilantro likes cool nights and sunny (but not hot) days. It can
withstand frosts quite well.
FERTILIZING
Composted soil at the beginning is best, together with doses of
compost tea, fish emulsion, and seaweed.
PESTS AND
DISEASES
Most bugs are apparently repelled by cilantro's smell, although
ladybugs and butterflies make frequent visits.
WHEN TO
HARVEST
When the plant is at least 6 inches.
HOW TO
HARVEST
Cut or snap the base of the stems at the outer parts of the plant.
STORAGE
Store in a plastic bag for several days, but whenever possible use
the fresh leaves in your green smoothie.
Smoothie Garden Solution
As soon as the weather gets much over 75°F, cilantro will
“bolt”-that is, start to flower prematurely. Let it go to seed and
keep the area around the plant clear of weeds. The following year,
