What are the characteristics and cultivation points of Yunnan large-leaf cilantro?

Cilantro is one of the most common seasoning vegetables in our daily life. We can see it in many stir-fried dishes. But did you know? This vegetable also has many varieties. Below, let us first look at the introduction of Shandong large-leaf cilantro, and the cultivation points of Shandong large-leaf cilantro.

①Source of the Shandong large-leaf cilantro variety. From its name alone, we should be able to tell that this variety comes from Shandong Province.

②Characteristics. The plant is relatively upright, with a plant height of 45 cm. The leaves are large and dark green, with 8~10 leaves per plant. The petiole is 12~13 cm long and light purple. The weight per plant is 20~25 grams. The young plants have a strong flavor, few fibers, and top-grade quality. It has strong cold resistance and weak heat tolerance. The growth period is about 50~60 days. When planted in spring, the yield per mu is 650~1000 kg. When planted in autumn, the yield per mu can reach 1300~2000 kg.

③Cultivation points. In the Shandong region, it is suitable for cultivation in spring and autumn. In spring, sowing is generally from mid-March to late April, with flat-bed drilling and a row spacing of 12 cm. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before sowing, and harvest from late May to late June. Locally, sowing is from early September to late December, by broadcasting, with a seed rate of 0.5 kg. Some seedlings can first be thinned out for market, and later the growing tips can be harvested for market.

If you want to grow it yourself, that is also possible, but you need to pay close attention to the cultivation points.