Can You Grow Cilantro Inside?
Cilantro is a fast-growing but short-lived plant that isready to harvestin just three or four weeks.
Temperature and Humidity
Outdoors, cilantro bolts when the weather hits around 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Once cilantro bolts, its flavor will change.
Standard indoor humidity levels are acceptable for cilantro.
Watering
Keep the soil regularly moist, but not soaked.
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Good drainage is essential, as cilantro has deep roots.
Aim for about one inch of water per week.
For organic cilantro, use organic fertilizer or fortify the soil withcompost.
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Feed the herb once a month.
This may also slow down the bolting process.
Pollination
Since cilantro is primarily grown for its edible leaves, pollination is not required.
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Once the plant has flowered, try gently shaking it each morning, which may encourage pollination.
A plastic pot will help hold water and keep the plant moist.
Choosing a pot with good drainage is essential.
In a container, use a premium potting mix rather than garden soil, which is too heavy.
Potting and Repotting Cilantro
Cilantro is an annual that grows with adeep taproot.
As a result, it dislikes repotting and will often bolt at the slightest provocation.
Seed-grown cilantro can transition from your seed-starting pot to its permanent home pot.
Because cilantro is an annual, mature plants should never need repotting.
A fully mature flowering cilantro plant can hit a height of 24 inches, including flower stalks.
Move it during the spring or early fall when temperatures are moderate.
When to Bring Cilantro Back Inside
Pay close attention to the temperature.
Pests to watch out for includeaphids, cutworms, and root-knot nematodes.
Coriander can be harvested in about 45 days, or when the plant is three to four inches tall.
Cutting off too much can weaken the plant.
If sowing the seeds in pots, use an ordinary potting mix.
Keep the soil moist as the seeds germinate and sprout.
Thin the seedlings to about 6 inches apart, and keep them consistently moist as they grow.
Try not to remove more than one third of the plant at a time to avoid slow growth.
