Detailed Guide to Cilantro Growing Techniques: The Full Process from Sowing to Harvest
Cilantro is a rather special vegetable and one of the main garnishes in our country. Cilantro has a very wide distribution range, and it can be seen almost everywhere across the country. Nowadays, the market demand for cilantro keeps expanding, and its market price also shows an upward trend. So how should we grow cilantro? Below, the editor brings you the growing techniques for cilantro. Let's take a look!
1. Cultivation methods
Cilantro cultivation methods fall into two types: open-field and greenhouse. Open-field cultivation is limited by the seasons and is generally carried out in autumn and winter. During the seedling stage, it should not be watered too much, to prevent frost damage caused by excessively low temperatures. Then, when the seedlings grow to about 8 cm, they can be watered a bit more to keep the soil moist. For greenhouse cultivation, it is generally carried out around September each year, and enough water for overwintering should be applied to help the seedlings survive the winter. When the cilantro seedlings enter the regreening stage, good work should be done on intertillage and weeding. When the seedlings grow to 8 cm, keep the temperature at around 20°C and do a good job of topdressing.
2. Seed treatment
Regardless of the cultivation method, before planting we must do a good job of treating the cilantro seeds. This is because the outer coat of cilantro seeds is rather hard, and if it is not treated, seed germination will be inhibited, reducing the germination and emergence rate. So before planting, put the seeds in a bag, then spread them flat on level ground and rub the seed coat apart. It is best to split the seeds into two halves, which can effectively improve the germination capacity of cilantro seeds. If the temperature is relatively low at sowing time, then the seeds also need to be soaked in warm water for a period of time, then taken out and wrapped in wet sand and a wet cloth, and placed in a warm environment for germination. Once half of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown.
3. Environmental management
Cilantro has certain requirements for the environment during its growth process. Although cilantro does not have great demands on soil, soil rich in humus and with sufficient fertility is more suitable for cilantro growth. Cilantro has different temperature requirements at each growth stage, and the temperature should generally be kept at around 13-25°C. It likes to grow in a cool environment, but it also has relatively strong heat tolerance. Then pay attention to doing a good job of weeding and loosening the soil appropriately, which can both ensure cilantro growth and improve field ventilation, creating a good growing environment for cilantro.
4. Watering and fertilizing
Cilantro has relatively poor drought tolerance, so during the growing process we should keep the soil moist. When the soil turns white and cracks, water it in time, usually about once a week, though this should also be reasonably controlled according to the soil and weather. When watering, focus on small-drop drip irrigation, and do not water too much, to prevent waterlogging from affecting cilantro growth. Before planting, we should apply enough base fertilizer, mainly decomposed farmyard manure. If the base fertilizer is sufficient, then generally no topdressing is needed during its growth period. However, if the cilantro grows weakly and the soil fertility is insufficient, then appropriate topdressing should also be applied.
The above is a brief introduction to cilantro growing techniques. When planting, we also need to do a good job of pest and disease control. This avoids pests and diseases harming cilantro growth, reducing yield and affecting planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and your support.