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Sign up freeCoriandrum sativum
herbCool-weather annual herb that bolts fast in heat — succession-sow every 2–3 weeks. Two crops in one: leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander). Let some plants flower to attract beneficial insects.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Spider mites, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining loamy soil, moderate fertility. Prefers pH 6.0-7.0. Avoid heavy clay and waterlogged conditions.
Anethum graveolens
herbA fellow Apiaceae — similar growing habits to Cilantro