Plant cilantro during the cool days of spring or fall. Grow cilantro in an area that receives full sun and has rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Offer afternoon shade if you live in a warmer climate. Improve native soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

The best time to plant cilantro is in the spring or fall.

Cut off a healthy stem about 3 to 5 inches (8-13 cm.) long just below a node, where the leaves grow. Remove the lower leaves and place the end of the cutting in water. Let it sit in gentle, indirect sunlight where it won’t get too cold.

Yes, you can grow cilantro in a pot.

Cilantro likes moist soil, take care not to over water.

Chives prefer to be fertilized infrequently.

Cilantro is ripe when the stems are about six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) long.

Cilantro is ready to be cut from the plant about 4 weeks after planting.

Fill a jar or a water glass partially with water and place the stem ends of the herbs into the water in the jar. Cover and store.

If you are storing the herbs in the refrigerator, cover loosely with a plastic bag. Cilantro loves cool temperatures and should be stored in the refrigerator.

Cilantro grows well with basil, mint, yarrow, or tansy.

Cilantro has been used as a medicinal aid for cancer, measles, toothaches.