Ibbygirl Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Can anyone give me some tips on growing this from seed?? I don't know why this one in particular gives me so many problems, but I have never yet been successful in growing this one from seed for some reason. I've tried different seed packs and still it always dies. :( I don't know what I"m doing wrong. I appreciate any help. Thanks to all who reply. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Can anyone give me some tips on growing this from seed?? I don't know why this one in particular gives me so many problems, but I have never yet been successful in growing this one from seed for some reason. I've tried different seed packs and still it always dies. :( I don't know what I"m doing wrong. I appreciate any help. Thanks to all who reply. :) I have a difficult time with cilantro too - I've had it come up and grow successfully, but it always goes to seed *so* fast! And when I've tried to plant a row of it to cut and harvest it frequently, it doesn't come up very well (the stuff that does grow is usually volunteer plants in the flower bed. . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well I haven't really tried to grow it myself because my parents own a greenhouse and I get my plants for free, but I will tell you that cilantro is a bit fussier than some. First it won't germinate/grow if it's too cold so it has to be fairly warm to get it started, BUT it doesn't like it hot and will quickly go to seed if it's too warm. It has a pretty narrow window of happiness compared to other plants. My understanding is that you almost have to plan on planting a new crop every 2-3 weeks. Unlike Basil or Parsley where you can plant it in the spring, and pick all summer long, Cilantro needs multiple seedings. So like lettuces or radishes you just keep planting it and only expects to get a couple of harvests from each plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I had a different problem: I got some seeds from last year, and they grew just fine in the spring & summer. I kept it pinched back and it grew well and I was able to use the herbs. But when the weather got colder, I brought the pot indoors, and quickly it was covered with bugs. :( So much for that. Has anyone had any luck growing it indoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbasil Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Make sure you don't overwater the seedlings. They are somewhat more delicate than many herb seedlings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks so much for the tips ladies. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who has trouble growing cilantro. I was starting to get a complex! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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