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Cilantro
Cilantro has a bright, floral-citrus flavor and is from the same family as celery and carrots. It contains high levels of carotenoids, which are an antioxidant and protect cells from free radicals. Cilantro has a high level of vitamin A, which is good for the immune system, vision, and children’s physical development.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Herbs
5-21
4-8 weeks
Cilantro prefers cooler temperatures (60-70°F). If placed in higher temperatures, it can turn bitter and bolt.
Remove leaves with brown spots if they appear. Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
Aphids are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!
Harvesting frequently helps prolong the plant’s life. Once the plant reaches 6 inches tall, you can begin trimming the larger, outer leaf stalks by cutting at the base of each stem. You can also pinch off individual leaves, or use clean shears to cut stems above growth nodes. Don’t harvest more than 1/3 of the plant at a time if you want it to keep growing.
Origin
Believed to have originated in the Mediterranean, Cilantro expanded throughout Asia and into Europe. Early texts such as the Bible and Arabian Nights refer to Cilantro, and it was one of the first herbs brought to the new world.
Qualities
Cilantro has a bright, floral-citrus flavor and is from the same family as celery and carrots. It contains high levels of carotenoids, which are an antioxidant and protect cells from free radicals. Cilantro has a high level of vitamin A, which is good for the immune system, vision, and children’s physical development.