Cilantro – Herb Garden Care Guide

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Oct 17, 2020
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Updated: Oct 18, 2020

Cilantro, an annual herb with a distinguishing pungent earthy taste, like a blend of lemon and sage. Cilantro leaves are best added at the end of cooking or as a garnish on dishes. Cilantro has been used for many centuries in Mexico, India, Africa, Spain, Russia, China, many areas of Asia - especially Thailand, and the Middle East. It is thought to be native to North Africa or the Middle East. In addition to its many culinary uses, cilantro seeds were used medicinally, especially as a sleep and digestion aid.

Uses: You can chop and toss cilantro into your rice dishes for some extra refreshing pep or, just sprinkle some on top before serving. Mix chopped cilantro with lime to create a refreshing dressing for your rice dishes as well. You can add chopped cilantro to your salad dressings for a little kick. It pairs especially well with vinaigrettes as well as citrus flavoured dressings. Chopped cilantro can be stirred in with sour cream and used to top chili, soups, and stews. For a healthier alternative, you can also stir it in with low fat plan yogurt and use the same way.

Sunlight: Cilantro needs full sun. Indoors, place near a sunny window or sunny patio.

Humidity: Ensure proper air circulation is provided.

Soil: Our herb garden contains well drain soil which is ideal for growth. Once per week lightly till the soil around the plant. This achieves aeration which allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous herb garden.

Water: Cilantro grows best in moist soil, water your cilantro regularly, do not allow soil to

dry out.

Nutrients: Our Herb Garden doesn’t require immediate plant food, as our potting soil already contains a slow-release plant food that can last up to 6 months. If plant food is needed or your herb plant shows signs of stress like yellowing foliage, you can add your favourite compost, or use an organic liquid plant food or a weak solution of an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer.

Harvest: Harvest the outer leaves together with stems, making sure not to cut off the entire plant at once. Continuous harvest will encourage future growth.

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