Slow Bolt Cilantro Seeds

As soon as the soil is 60°F, Cilantro seeds coriander should be direct sown outside. This is usually 2-3 weeks before the last frost date for spring planting and 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost for fall planting. Plant the Cilantro seeds 1/4 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seedlings appear. Germination takes 7-14 days. Do not try to speed this along by providing warmth; Cilantro is a cool-season germinator. Plant Slow Bolt Cilantro seeds every 3 weeks through spring for a continuous harvest. A single sowing will bolt quickly as summer weather sets in, so bulk Cilantro seeds for planting are exactly what you need for succession sowing.

Coriandrum Sativum plant can grow in full sun and partial shade. Cilantro doesn’t have high requirements for the soil: it simply wants it moderately rich, well-drained, and loose. Watering should be moderate and consistent. Let the top inch of soil dry between waterings, but don’t let the Cilantro wilt; that stresses the plant more than the heat does.

Harvest by cutting the lowest leaves first, leaving the growth on top intact. This will extend the life of the plant by weeks. When the stem starts growing longer and flower buds form, the flavor of the leaves disappears fast, which is your signal to let it seed or re-plant. If you have decent levels of organic matter in your soil, there's no need for fertilizer. Still, a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month can be useful if you're growing coriander Cilantro seeds in pots or poor soil.