first time herbs, cilantro

[BeautifullyBree]

I bought some cilantro. I have never planted herbs before. I'd really like to keep it inside if possible. Does anyone have any tips for a newbie? Anything special I need to know or any tips on growing it? Will it grow okay indoors?

 

[Chuck]

I bought some cilantro. I have never planted herbs before. I'd really like to keep it inside if possible. Does anyone have any tips for a newbie? Anything special I need to know or any tips on growing it? Will it grow okay indoors?

Cilantro was a bad choice at this time of year. It is a cool weather plant and when the temperatures stay above 75F for a few days it will bolt and go to seed.

 

[BeautifullyBree]

Cilantro was a bad choice at this time of year. It is a cool weather plant and when the temperatures stay above 75F for a few days it will bolt and go to seed.

Thank you so much. You actually saved me from wasting it. I hadn't planted yet so I will try to wait for a more appropriate time. Do you have any suggestion on a herb I can start growing this time of year?

 

[Rosyrain]

I absolutely love the smell and taste of cilantro and would love to grow some of my own. I did not know it is a cool weather plant either. Since it is popular in Mexican and Vietnamese cooking I assumed that it was a warm weather plant. I will have to consider growing some this fall. How long does it take to grow?

 

[atlmom5]

Yeah, this herb prefers the cooler weather. Learned this the hard way, planted some in the late Spring and it couldn't handle the hot Atlanta temperatures. Glad that I still have seeds, I'll be ready for fall planting real soon.

 

[filmjunkie08]

Cilantro is easily my favorite herb. Did not know it was a cool weather plant. That is why it did well in May but not in June. Zone 8

 

[Beth_B]

I also adore cilantro and found out the hard way it bolts very very quickly in summer heat! I don't bother any more- here it seems there isnt much of a cool season in between "chance of frost/snow" and "muggy hot summer."

Im amused though that it's been three years since Ive grown it and I still get volunteers coming up every year!

 

[priticious]

Thank you so much. You actually saved me from wasting it. I hadn't planted yet so I will try to wait for a more appropriate time. Do you have any suggestion on a herb I can start growing this time of year?

You can try mint for sure.