Latest Cilantro Planting Time and Method Detailed Guide
Cilantro is generally used in our lives as a side dish or for seasoning. Its flavor is very fragrant, but because some people dislike it, it is also called stinkweed. However, adding some cilantro as seasoning to dishes with a strong fishy smell makes them very delicious, and it also has high medicinal value. In fact, cilantro is not difficult to grow. As long as you follow the correct method step by step, it can grow very well. Below, let us take a look at its planting time and methods.
Planting Time
Cilantro can be planted all year round, but there is a big difference in growth and yield. Generally, the normal planting time for cilantro is in March and April in spring and in September in autumn. This is because the optimal temperature for cilantro growth is between 15 and 20 degrees. Below 15 degrees, cilantro is very difficult to germinate, and even after germination it grows very slowly. Above 20 degrees, the quality of cilantro is also affected. If it is really planted in summer at temperatures of more than 30 degrees, without artificial regulation, there is generally no harvest at all.
Planting Methods
1. Land selection and soil preparation
Cilantro is a relatively demanding vegetable when it comes to location. Its requirements for the growing environment are somewhat strict. When choosing land, pay attention to selecting plots that contain organic matter. At the same time, the soil should be relatively fertile and have good moisture and fertilizer retention capacity. It is best to use level ground with a good drainage and irrigation system. When preparing the soil, try to plow deeply and apply base fertilizer. The base fertilizer is generally farmyard manure.
2. Sowing and raising seedlings
Before sowing, the seeds must be treated. First, rub off the outer skin of the cilantro seeds, then soak them in water for one day. After removing them, wrap them in a wet cotton cloth, and finally place them in an environment suitable for seed germination to promote sprouting. After about seven to ten days, the sprouts are basically fully out. Once the sprouts are fully out, they can be sown. When sowing, be careful to first wet the soil, then scatter the sprouted seeds row by row, cover the seeds with fine soil, and finally cover with a layer of plastic film. When three to four leaves have grown, uncover the film to let in air.
3. Field management
After sowing and watering, there will be a long period when watering is not needed. Generally, wait until after transplanting to water for the first time. After this watering, water once every seven to ten days. In the early stage of cilantro growth, watering is generally not needed much. In the middle stage, the soil must be kept moist, generally watering once every seven days. In the later stage, watering once every ten-plus days is fine. During the cilantro growing period, generally if enough base fertilizer has been applied, no additional fertilizer is needed. If the nutrients in the soil are found to be insufficient, generally apply a little urea or phosphate fertilizer.
4. Disease prevention
Cilantro generally has few diseases, but there are relatively more pests, so pest prevention measures should be taken well. Generally, we use emamectin benzoate and vegetable suspension concentrate for prevention, spraying once every five to seven days.
The above is a brief introduction from Qinnong Network on the planting time and planting methods of cilantro, for the reference of friends. When cilantro grows to 10 to 15 cm, it can be harvested. At the same time, use the method of harvesting the large ones and preserving the small ones, then apply fertilizer once, and the small ones will continue to grow.