What precautions are there for growing cilantro? A detailed explanation of the latest key growing points
Cilantro is a very unusual vegetable. Experimental surveys have shown that at least 1/7 of the world's population strongly dislikes cilantro, and this editor is one of them. People who dislike cilantro have a specific gene in their bodies called OR6A2, which is a gene for detecting the special aroma of cilantro, so disliking cilantro is not because of being a picky eater, but because of a genetic issue! What this editor brings today is what to pay attention to when growing cilantro. Let's take a look below!
1. Propagation characteristics
When growing cilantro, you must certainly prepare for propagation for the next round of cilantro planting. The main propagation method of cilantro is sowing. Cilantro is generally suitable for growing in the south, so it can be grown in all regions of the south, and some areas in the north with suitable temperatures can also grow it. Before growing cilantro, the first thing to do is the work of sowing and raising seedlings. After harvesting cilantro seeds, rub open the outer seed coat, then place the seeds in a pot of soil that has been watered thoroughly. In about a week, the seeds will begin to sprout. After sprouting, the seeds can be transplanted into the prepared garden land.
2. Temperature and fertilisation
⟦NL>Cilantro needs a suitable growing temperature during its growth process. Generally, the temperature at which cilantro can grow and develop normally is around 16-18 degrees, and this is the temperature at which cilantro grows and develops fastest. If growing in summer, pay attention to cooling the seeds; too high a temperature is unfavorable for the growth of cilantro. If the base fertiliser is sufficient, try not to apply additional fertiliser, but when the base fertiliser is insufficient, a foliar top dressing should be applied about ten days before harvest, and urea can be sprayed twice. Then apply thoroughly decomposed farmyard manure once every 15 days. If leaving seeds for the next planting, a little phosphate fertiliser can also be added.3. Watering work
Before cilantro seedlings are established, watering should be avoided as much as possible, because this helps control top growth and promote bottom growth, strengthening roots through seedling hardening. After the seedlings are established, fertilisation can begin. First, immediately after planting, apply one stabilizing water for the seedlings, and the amount of water must not submerge the young seedlings. Then, as the young seedlings grow, the water requirement will also increase, and the frequency of watering will gradually increase. Generally, during the growth period, about seven light waterings are given. The interval must not exceed ten days. At the fourth watering, shorten the watering interval to once a week, keep the soil moist, and control the amount of water before harvest, mainly using lighter water.
4. Disease control
Because of its own special characteristics, cilantro also has relatively strong resistance to diseases, and few diseases occur. However, because most cilantro is grown in the open air, and summer is also a period of high pest incidence, special attention should be paid to pest control in summer and autumn. Use agents such as emamectin benzoate or Caixi suspension concentrate for spraying prevention, once a week is enough. Although there are few diseases, vigilance should not be relaxed. Strengthen vegetable garden management, carry out disinfection, and centrally handle diseased and residual branches to reduce pathogens.
The above are some points compiled by this editor that need attention when growing cilantro. You should not assume that cilantro will not develop diseases just because it has strong disease resistance and a low incidence rate. If management is improper and work such as timely irrigation and drainage and clearing diseased and residual branches is not done well, there will still be a certain chance of disease occurrence, so I hope everyone will treat it seriously during the growing process. This article is for reference only, and I hope it is helpful to everyone.