How to plant cilantro
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Cilantro, also known as coriander or coriander stem, is named chrysanthemum vegetable because its flowers look similar to wild chrysanthemum. The stems and leaves of cilantro can be eaten together. Cilantro has the reputation of fresh, tender, and crispy with the clean aroma of coriander and the sweet fragrance of chrysanthemum. It is rich in general nutrients, especially the content of beta-carotene exceeds that of general vegetables, 1.5 to 30 times that of cucumbers and eggplants.
Cilantro contains a variety of amino acids, so it has the effects of moistening the lungs and tonifying the liver, stabilizing emotions, and preventing memory loss. Moreover, cilantro contains rough fiber that helps intestinal peristalsis, promoting bowel movements, and achieving the purpose of smooth bowel movements. Cilantro is rich in vitamins, beta-carotene, and has a fragrant aroma, which can eliminate phlegm and relieve cough. Cilantro contains proteins and higher amounts of minerals such as sodium and potassium, which can regulate water metabolism in the body, eliminate edema, and also contains volatile essential oils and substances like choline, which have the effects of lowering blood pressure and nourishing the brain.
The sowing time is generally better in spring and autumn. In southern regions, it can be cultivated in spring, autumn, and winter.
The sowing method can be (Z-B) or seedling transplantation, mainly (Z-B). Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the cultivation soil, cover with about 1 cm of soil after sowing, water thoroughly, and keep warm and moist. The seeds will germinate in 4-5 days, and thinning is needed when the seedlings have 2-3 true leaves.
Planting containers for growing cilantro on balconies, rooftops, or courtyards, cultivation containers such as flower pots, wooden basins, professional cultivation boxes, and foam plastic boxes can be used, with a cultivation layer depth of 20 cm being appropriate.
Growth cycle cilantro generally has a growth period of 40-50 days, and the plants can be harvested when they are about 20 cm tall.
Temperature requirement cilantro prefers cool temperatures and does not tolerate high heat, growing within a temperature range of 10-30°C, with 15-20°C being the most suitable growth temperature. Below 12°C, growth is slow, and above 29°C, growth is poor.
Lighting requirement cilantro is not strict with lighting, generally preferring weaker lighting.
Water requirement cilantro likes water and should not be short of water during the growing period, keeping the soil moist.
Management points before sowing, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, mainly with decomposed organic fertilizer. Topdressing is mainly with fast-acting nitrogen fertilizer, starting from when the seedlings are 10-12 cm tall. Cilantro can be harvested continuously 2-3 times, each time applying the same amount of fertilizer after harvesting.
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