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QuestionHow often do you have to water cilantro?
Maggie MoranMaggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden SpecialistWater the plant once the soil is dry to the touch. Continue watering until water begins to drain out of the holes in the bottom of the pot, if there is one. -
QuestionHow tall should cilantro be before harvesting?Maggie MoranMaggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden SpecialistIt is best to harvest cilantro when the plants reach 4-6 inches in length. This ensures the leaves will have the best flavor. -
QuestionCan you use cilantro after it flowers?Maggie MoranMaggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden SpecialistIt isn't suggested as the leaves lose their flavor. Once the flower seeds, however, you can use the seeds as spices for Asian, Indian, and Mexican recipes. -
QuestionHow do you cut up cilantro?Maggie MoranMaggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden SpecialistIt is best to fold the bunch of cilantro in half and hold it on a cutting board. With a gentle rocking motion, chop the cilantro as fine or as large as you want. -
QuestionWhen does cilantro taste best?Maggie MoranMaggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden SpecialistBefore it produces flowers. After cilantro flowers, the leaves lose their flavor. However, you can use the seeds as spices for Asian, Indian, and Mexican recipes. -
QuestionIs there a way to make cilantro grow quicker?
NinoxTop AnswererNot really, but you can help it to grow by providing enough water, removing weeds and cutting damaged foliage. -
QuestionCan I propagate cilantro? If yes, do I need to strip most of the lower leaves like when propagating basil?
NinoxTop AnswererYou do not have to do anything. Cilantro propagates spontaneously through seeds.
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