Cilantro is a cool-weather herb and is usually grown in early spring and fall. It will overwinter in mild climates as it is cold-hardy to 15 to 10 F. It readily self-seeds if allowed. We usually winter sow them and sometimes on top of the snow. The stems can be picked within 4-6 weeks or when they reach 6-8 inches in length. When the leaves start to look feathery they can be pulled or left to bolt/flower for the pollinators and or develop seeds that are used as spice (coriander). The umbels of c

I know cilantro is not everyone’s cup of tea… BUT… My family uses a LOT of cilantro as my kids reliable eat a cilantro/rice/meat one pot dish.. and when my kids eat something without whining.. it makes it into the weekly rotation 🤣 THIS is peak cilantro harvesting season here in Atlanta. I harvest, chop, and freeze cilantro every 2 weeks to store for future dinners. Once the soil temperature gets above 75F, cilantro will start flowering and trying to die. So I’ve had the BEST success starting c

Check out more herb guides: https://bit.ly/3vEx2cJ Cilantro is a crazy popular summer crop, but tends to struggle in summer, bolting early and ruining it's flavor (and your salsa). Here are some of my best tips on caring for cilantro in ANY season and ANY type of growing environment. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Cilantro Overview 01:36 - Varieties and Seeds 02:06 - Sowing Cilantro 03:05 - Cilantro Growth Cycle 03:26 - Reducing Bolting 05:42 - Harvesting Cilantro 06:47 - Bonus Bolting Tips 07:33 - Cilan