Coriander (Cilantro)
Herb growing guide

Coriander (Cilantro)

Coriandrum sativum

Everything you need to grow Coriander (Cilantro) successfully โ€” from sowing to harvest.

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Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

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Watering

Moderate watering; don't let the soil dry out completely.

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Temperature

10ยฐC โ€“ 25ยฐC (50ยฐF โ€“ 77ยฐF)

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Germination

7โ€“14 days

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Season

Cool season (Spring/Autumn)

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Harvest / Bloom

45โ€“70 days for leaves, 100+ days for seed

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Light, well-drained soil.

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Soil pH

6.2 โ€“ 6.7

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Sowing depth

ยฝ inch

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Spacing

2โ€“4 inches apart

๐Ÿ› Pests & problems

Pest management

Generally pest-free; watch for aphids.

Troubleshooting

Bolts (goes to seed) quickly in heat โ€” sow in cooler weather and harvest early.

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Harvest & storage

Cut leaves once the plant is ~6 inches tall. Dry seed in a cool place.

Companion plants

Dill, Mint, Anise

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Coriander (Cilantro).

Get Coriander (Cilantro) in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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