Spring & fall
Cilantro bolts fast in heat. Grow it in the cool of spring and fall for weeks of leaf instead of instant flowers.
The herb that bolts the moment you look away — here's how to keep a steady supply of leaves, and get free coriander seed.
Cilantro bolts fast in heat. Grow it in the cool of spring and fall for weeks of leaf instead of instant flowers.
It's short-lived, so sow a little every 2–3 weeks. That steady stream beats fighting one plant's bolt.
Sow where it grows; a taproot means it resents being moved. Keep it moist and lightly shaded in warmth.
When it does bolt, let a plant finish — the dried seed is coriander spice, and it self-sows for next time.
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