Category: Spices

herb. Cilantro is an herb with a fragrant, citrusy flavor. Many people enjoy its refreshing taste and aroma, but others can’t stand it. Interestingly, people that find cilantro repulsive tend to have a genetic trait that makes them perceive cilantro as “foul” or “soapy” ( 5 ). Is cilantro an herb? Cilantro is easy to […]

Damping-off is a fungal disease that affects the new cilantro seedlings. Overwatering and overcrowding are the main causes of this disease. Does cilantro like to be crowded? You want to grow cilantro in crowded conditions because the leaves will shade the roots and help to keep the plant from bolting in hot weather. If you’re […]

They can also be planted with other root crops like beets and radishes. Marigolds, fennel, chamomile and herbs such as caraway and coriander are great companions. Coriander (cilantro) is a favored annual among a variety of beneficial insects including lady beetles, green lacewings and parasitic wasps. Can marigolds be planted next to cilantro? Repel insect […]

The most important step is to keep watering your cilantro regularly so that the soil is moist. With the optimal soil profile (lots of compost) and a large enough pot your cilantro it should revive from a wilted appearance as quickly as day or so if the cause is dehydration. Why is my cilantro so […]

While most of us are quite keen on herbs (except for almost half the population that despise cilantro), mosquitoes aren’t too fond of them. 6 herbs in particular are pretty good in helping deter mosquitoes around the home and backyard. What herb makes mosquitoes go away? Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a culinary herb that does […]

Water-loving herbs. You can even plant these herbs all together in one herb-garden container for easy watering. Herbs that require less water (like chives, thyme, yarrow, tansy, and tarragon) or more space (like rosemary) may do best separately from cilantro, but certainly aren’t hindered by its presence. Can cilantro be planted with rosemary? Cilantro grows […]

Setting your cilantro fairly close to your vegetables may increase the chances that its scent will repel pest bugs from them. But if you plant your cilantro too close to your vegetables, they’ll tangle together when fully grown. Does cilantro get rid of mosquitoes? While most of us are quite keen on herbs (except for […]

Cilantro will quickly bolt and set seeds under the hot sun, so this herb actually prefers a little shade. Grow it directly from seed after the chance of frost has passed, cilantro develops a large taproot and hates being transplanted. How much sunlight does cilantro need? Cilantro thrives on 4–6 hours of direct sunlight per […]

Cilantro grows well in close proximity to other herbs with similar water and full-sun needs, such as basil, parsley, and chervil. You can even plant these herbs all together in one herb-garden container for easy watering. What should cilantro not be planted with? Avoid fruit-bearing plants like tomatoes and peppers, as these don’t do well […]

14 days. How long will your cilantro stay fresh after picking? Your cilantro will stay fresh for as long as 14 days if you keep it cool. As soon as you pick your cilantro, immediately put it in a cooler or another container with ice or stick it in the fridge. What to do with […]