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Cool-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.
coriander, chinese parsley
Pimpinella anisum
A fellow Apiaceae — similar growing habits to Cilantro
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant Belgian EndiveGreat, Catalogna ChicoryGreat and DandelionGreat nearby.Direct-sow Cilantro outdoors around your last frost date, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in partial sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 45 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Well-draining loamy soil, moderate fertility. Prefers pH 6.0-7.0. Avoid heavy clay and waterlogged conditions.
Aphididae
Curled leaves, sticky honeydew and ants on patrol — usually with something already eating them.
These three thrive alongside Cilantro — and alongside each other.
