How to Harvest Cilantro
Youve sown your seeds and watched the plants produce lush, leafy growth.
Now its time to harvest your cilantro, following the steps below.
Harvest the outer, mature stems rather than the young, tender inner stems.
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Cut them around 1 to 2 inches from the plant’s base.
Water and Fertilize Regularly
Keep the soil evenly moist andfertilize your herb plantevery two to three weeks.
This promotes continual growth and healthy foliage development throughout the cilantro harvest season.
Avoid cutting more than one-third of the plant during any pruning session.
A little goes a long way with this intensely aromatic herb.
it’s possible for you to use these to grow more cilantro plants or as an aromatic culinary spice.
How Often Should You Harvest Cilantro?
Pruning several outer stems weekly helps prolong the cilantro harvest period and prevent premature bolting.
Cilantro is an annual plant that doesnt last long.
This is also aherb that grows indoors year-roundwhen you select a suitable sunny and warm spot.
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The exact times depend on the cultivar, your climate, and the conditions.
These herbs typically only live a few months before flowering and dying off.
Plan to sow your seeds outdoors so you could harvest the leaves outside the hottest summer months.
Intense heat above 85 degrees Fahrenheit encourages premature bolting.
Change the water every day or two.
Alternatively, place the stems in between some layers of dry paper towel.
The leaves can last up to five days using this method.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark location.
you might harvest the entire cilantro plant at once.
However, it wont regrow.
Its best to harvest a few stems as you need them.
The plant can bolt prematurely if you dont regularly prune your cilantro plant and remove early-appearing flower buds.
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