How to Grow Cilantro for High Yield? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods

Cilantro is one of the most common garnishes in our daily lives. It contains a special aroma that no other vegetable has, and it is sought after by many people. At the same time, it is also one of the vegetables many people dislike most, but cilantro still has very high demand in the market, and the market price of cilantro is gradually rising. The planting area has also been further expanded, and everyone wants to obtain high yields and earn higher economic returns. So, how should it be grown to achieve a high yield of cilantro? Let's take a look below!

1. Seed selection and soaking

Seed selection is the first step to obtaining a high yield. Cilantro is generally divided into two varieties, large-seeded and small-seeded. If you want cilantro to have a high yield, you can choose large-seeded cilantro seeds, though although large-seeded cilantro has a high yield, its aroma is relatively mild. If you want a stronger aroma, you can choose the small-seeded variety, but its yield is relatively low. After selecting, begin soaking and disinfecting the seeds. Before planting, rub the seeds apart, with the aim of improving later seedling emergence, soak the seeds in potassium permanganate for about half an hour, wash them clean, then soak them in cold water for 20h, and you can begin sowing.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

After soaking the seeds, you can begin sowing, but before sowing you must first choose a good plot. The garden plot should be established in a place with fertile soil, sufficient water, and relatively simple drainage and irrigation. Deeply plow the land and then expose the soil to the sun for half a month, then make beds, making the beds 30*1.5 m in height and width. Before sowing, apply enough base fertilizer, using fully decomposed farmyard manure or Jiaen Yibi fertilizer, and plow it together with the soil to strengthen the soil's fertility. The sowing time should be determined according to changes in weather and season, or by the planned time to market, and there is no fixed time. After sowing, apply enough water, then cover with a layer of straw to retain water.

3. Disease control

Because cilantro itself contains a special aroma, some people cannot stand it, let alone some pests, so pest damage is relatively minor. The main issue is still certain diseases, such as damping-off and anthracnose. Disease control is mainly based on prevention. About one week after the seeds emerge, spray fungicides and other agents for prevention, then spray with Duoyangqing continuously for about a month each week. This can effectively prevent some diseases. If disease is found to occur, promptly pull out the diseased plants and spray the land with chemicals for disinfection.

4. Water and fertilizer management

When you find that most of the cilantro has successfully emerged, you should promptly remove the straw, though if it is summer, you still need to do good work in shading and cooling. Strengthen field ventilation, prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases, promptly remove weeds in the field, and do good work in thinning seedlings and topdressing. After the seedlings are fully established, begin watering, usually once a week, but the specific frequency should be determined according to growth conditions and surrounding weather changes. When the seedlings grow to a certain height, topdressing should begin. For topdressing, urea and boron fertilizer can be used, and during the mature growth stage, a small amount of monopotassium phosphate can be appropriately added, which is beneficial for increasing yield.

The above is the editor's brief introduction to high-yield cilantro cultivation techniques. When growing cilantro, everyone must be careful not to blindly apply fertilizer and water. Because too much watering may cause cilantro to rot, and too much fertilizing may burn cilantro's roots, seriously hindering its growth and development. Therefore, everyone should have correct fertilizer and water management methods. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Web!