Cilantro / Coriander

Image by OlgaMiltsova One of the main problems you’ll encounter growing cilantro is that it bolts quickly in hot weather, leaving you with flavorless leaves. Knowing how to propagate cilantro, you can keep…

Image by AbbieImages Just as some folks pronounce certain words in different ways, we all experience a disparate taste to some foods, particularly cilantro. It seems there are no two ways about it; you either…

Image by Irina274 Cilantro bolting is one of the most frustrating things about this popular herb. Many gardeners ask, “Why does cilantro bolt?” and “How can I keep cilantro from flowering?” With attention to…

Image by R_Tee Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease among vegetables and ornamental plants. If your cilantro has white coating on leaves, it is very likely powdery mildew. Powdery mildew on cilantro is…

Image by DLeonis Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is used in a great many different dishes, particularly Mexican and Asian dishes. Despite the growing popularity for this dish in cooking, you don’t see cilantro…

Image by Lena_Zajchikova Growing cilantro indoors can be as successful and flavorful as growing cilantro in your garden if you give the plant a little extra care. When planting cilantro indoors, it’s best not…

Image by Vera Tikhonova You may be familiar with cilantro as a pungent herb that flavors salsa or pico de gallo. That same fragrance, used throughout the garden, can attract beneficial insects and encourage…

Image by Alesikka Chances are pretty good that if you have ever grown cilantro you ended up with coriander seeds at some point. Coriander is the fruit or seed from the cilantro plant, which is also sometimes…

Image by narith_2527 Cilantro is a popular, short-lived herb. If you wish to increase the life span of cilantro, harvesting it regularly will help greatly. How to Harvest Cilantro When it comes to cilantro,…

Image by andy0man Help, my cilantro leaves have spots! What is cilantro leaf spot and how do I get rid of it? The causes of leaf spot on cilantro are mostly beyond our control, which makes cilantro leaf spot…