What Season Should Cilantro Be Planted? Key Points of Hydroponic Growing Methods Explained

Cilantro is a vegetable with a distinctive smell, and it can be used for seasoning or eaten directly as a vegetable in cold dishes or stir-fried. Many people love the aroma of cilantro, but some still find it a very unpleasant stench and dare not try it. Cilantro is not cheap, and the current price is 4-5 yuan/jin, so its economic value on the market is quite good. Cilantro is grown in many places in our country, so in what season is it generally planted? What are the key points of hydroponic growing methods?

1. In what season is cilantro generally planted?

Planting technology is now developing very quickly, and generally cilantro can be planted all year round. However, most growers choose to plant in spring or autumn, as the temperatures in these two seasons are more suitable for the growth of cilantro and the yield is also somewhat higher. Of course, some varieties are heat-resistant, and planting in summer is also possible, but the germination rate is not high, so the yield is naturally relatively low. Therefore, everyone should choose suitable cilantro varieties and a suitable planting time according to the local climate, geographical environment, and so on.

2. What are the key points of hydroponic growing methods for cilantro?

When the price of cilantro was at its highest, it reached twenty or thirty yuan per jin, and everyone said that households able to grow cilantro were wealthy households. Although the price of cilantro this year has not reached that high, it is still not cheap, roughly between 3-5 yuan/jin, so some friends have asked whether cilantro can be grown hydroponically at home.

The answer is yes, but the following cultivation key points need attention.

1. Prepare tools

Hydroponic cilantro will use sponge, scissors, glue gun and glue sticks, a glass container, a paper cutter, and a mineral water bucket.

2. Preparation work

Cut the mineral water bucket in half in the middle, leaving the sunken part at the bottom of the bucket to grow cilantro hydroponically. The plastic at the bottom of the bucket is relatively thick. First use the glue gun to burn a hole in the bottom of the bucket. During this process a cone shape will appear, then use the paper cutter to cut off the cone shape, and a hole will appear at the bottom of the bucket for placing the sponge.

3. Planting

After trimming the center of the sponge, it can just hold the cilantro roots. A small hole should be opened on the side of the bottom of the bucket. Melt the conical plastic funnel onto the side hole. This hole is mainly used for changing water and ventilation. In about half a month, the cilantro can grow relatively well.

4. Points to note

For indoor hydroponic cilantro, temperature is very important. Generally, cilantro grows relatively well at around 25°C. One third of the root system should be outside the liquid. In the early stage, the cilantro leaves should be kept dry, and attention should be paid to supplementing potassium, phosphorus, and so on.

The root system should be pruned regularly, and phenomena such as excessive spindly growth should not appear. Also pay attention to mildew or fuzzy growth and clean it away in time.

The above is an introduction to the planting time and hydroponic methods of cilantro. I hope it is of some help to you.