How to grow Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Common problems

• Bolting to flower within weeks. Heat and long days, this is what cilantro does. Grow in spring and fall, give afternoon shade, and sow often; harvest young.
• Thin, feathery new leaves. The plant is shifting to its flowering (coriander) stage. Let it finish for seed, or resow for fresh leaf.
• Yellowing leaves. Overwatering or poor drainage. Let the soil dry slightly and improve drainage.
• Pale, stippled leaves. Aphids. Rinse with water and treat with insecticidal soap.