Growing cilantro can be a challenge, but its well worth the effort.
Every single part of this plant is edible, even the roots!
Native from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia, this spice has dual personalities.
Light, Soil, and Moisture Requirements
Light: Full to partial sun.
Soil: Average soil, not too rich, but well drained.
Moisture: Moderate moisture.
Gardening Tips for Growing Cilantro
Start from seed (preferred) or seedling.
Cilantro does its best when protected from the heat of afternoon sun.
you could also sow seeds rather thickly to help shade the roots and deter bolting.
When it does bolt, cut off the developing flower head to lengthen your foliage season a smidge.
Also good for hot summers: an entirely different plant known as Mexican cilantro (Eryngium foetidum).
Mexican cilantro is the same as culantro or Mexican cilantro, which you find called for inVietnamese Phorecipes.
In either case, it is interchangeable with coriander leaf/ cilantro.
Im still riding the learning curve on this one and will post more when I know more.
It is best used fresh as it tends to lose flavor quickly when dried or cooked.
Salsas and tomato-based sauces help the cilantro leaf keep its flavor a bit longer.
