Where does cilantro grow best?
cilantro or corriander Cilantro is a short-lived annual and a member of the carrot family. It is native to southern Europe and the Caucasus. The herb resembles flat-leafed parsley with green-segmented leaves on stems rising about 20 centimeters from a crown. Leaves may be harvested about one month after germination. Cilantro is best planted as a seed directly into your herb bed as soon as the danger of frost has passed. The roots are long and difficult to transplant. Place seed in drills 1-1½ centimeters deep and 10-20 centimeters apart, although some gardeners prefer close planting to shade the roots and help keep them cool. Cilantro is a difficult herb to grow because it is short-lived and needs cool temperatures. This herb will bolt (send up a flower stalk) as soon as the roots get above about 24 degrees Celsius. This will happen quickly in a small pot in hot sun — another reason to sow the seeds directly into your herb beds. Cilantro is best grown in early spring or fall when the w
