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Questions tagged [cilantro]

Popular herb, also known as coriander

Cilantro is the North American name for the herb() (and specifically the leaves) of the coriander plant. Synonyms include coriander , Chinese and fresh coriander.

The coriander plant is an annual herb of the Apiaceae family.

close up of cilantro leaves

"Garden fresh cilantro" by Qfamily

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How do I grow cilantro in USDA Zone 6?

I live in Ridgefield, Connecticut (USDA hardiness zone 6a), and would like to grow cilantro. The local grocery stores sells it in larges bunches for $4, but I only need a little at a time. I'm happy to grow it inside or outside. How do I grow it…
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My cilantro plant is dying

So I over watered my cilantro not realizing I was doing so. I live in Houston, TX and it’s currently 95+ degrees and getting hotter. I thought with the heat it needed that much water. I was wrong. What can I do to save it?
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I need help with my first seedlings

The cilantro have grown a lot of true leaves but not so much the basil and oregano. I planted them all at the same time. I don’t know if im supposed to thin any of them out now and how exactly to thin them out. Also i planted them exactly 3 weeks…
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Cilantro tip burn

What could be the problem causing cilantro to have this kind of tip burn / necrotic center? It's grown in a hydroponic shallow raft bed under LED grow light. This always happens after some period of time. Parameters are: pH - 5,2 EC - 1650 NO3 -…
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Cilantro is looking different. Has it bolted? Why is it drooping?

Why does my coriander plant look like this? Why are the leaves different? Is this what is called bolting? And why are they drooping? Could you please help.
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Why is my cilantro turning a yellow purple color?

This cilantro was planted from seed using Pro-Mix seed starting mix on February 22 and the photo was taken today, March 28; 5 weeks later. The pot is under timed T5 florescents (16h on, 8h off) and gets watered every 2-3 days as the soil dries. I'm…
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A strange plant grew out of where my cilantro used to grow, can someone identify?

When my cilantro withered (sad), I noticed a strange herbal stem grew out of the dirt, but I didn't pay much attention. Until recently, I noticed the plant flourishing and now it appears there is "fruit" thingies on its branches. Could someone help…
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What soil problem would cause fruit and vegetable to grow very small?

One that is lawn clipping compost with a pH 6.0 where everything grows pretty well. The other garden is 40cm deep of supposedly Rich Organic Garden Soil but has a pH of 7.0. The only things that grow well in this one is Shallots, Parsnip and Carrot.…
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Planted coriander roots which grew well for a week & now started dying

I have planted a dozen coriander roots last weekend. They grew out from the soil, nice and green for the 1st few days. But a week later they have now stopped growing. They seem to be dying honestly. I have watered them daily and managed to keep them…
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Potted cilantro plant falling over outside. What am I doing wrong?

It’s not standing up straight and the ends look very fragile. I’m not sure if I should try to repot it and add more soil. The pot is 12.5 inches. The pot is draining and I am careful not to overwater it. The pot is outside with direct sunlight only…
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Why is my cilantro seedlings stem so long and barely any leaves? And How can i make it grow nicely?

I have included a picture of different pots i used to plant my cilantro/ coriander. It has been 3 weeks since germination and planting. I added some dried grass mulch so that it doesn't grow too long with mostly stems. Is what I am doing ok? Some…
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why are there white dry patches on my cilantro?

It's on the patio in a shaded area, but the patches don't seem to be killing the plant - just making it seem unedible. Is it still edible and why is this happening?
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Can I cut off cotyledons? Do they fall off?

My cilantro seedlings have grown a lot of true leaves and the cotyledons have grown big. Can I cut off cotyledons? Do they fall off?
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How should I stop my cilantro plant from falling over?

We’ve had this cilantro plant growing around the beginning of this year, it’s doing the best out of all the herbs growing at my house. However, recently it’s started to fall over, I’ve tried giving it water from a spray bottle to make sure it’s…
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Why is my coriander wilting?

Planted the coriander seeds in two small glasses made up of glass. They were initially indoors. After sowing I would water it everyday. They started sprouting only after 8 days or so. They are just growing long stems and bending over. Eventually…
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