Cilantro is the most aromatic and flavorful of all the Mexican herbs. This is a great addition to any salad or even as a healthy snack. I have grown and enjoyed growing cilantro all throughout my life. While you can grow it from seed, I have saved the best growing tips for when you are ready to start planting. If you are a beginner and you want to learn how to start and grow cilantro, I highly recommend that you follow these growing tips. They will help you get the most out of your cilantro growing experience.

First off, you must water your new cilantro sprouts only once or twice per day, which is typically, if not always, during the first month. During this growing stage the cilantro needs to remain short-term. The reason for this is because the leaves quickly grow to become pretty large and then wilt away as they wilt. You will need to do this so that they do not wither away on the ground and remain a dead piece of green material.

When the plants reach the two to three month stage, your growing cilantro sprigs should be ready to begin flowering. As the flower buds open up, they look like small blue flowers. Each bud has a single stem with tiny flowers blooming from it. They are perfect for using as fresh squeezed lemonade for your morning tea or in the summer as a delicious summer treat.

To grow this tasty herb, start off by planting seeds just beneath the surface of your main growing bed. If you have a bigger garden space, you can plant them on your windowsill. If you have a small backyard, you can grow them growing in a shallow hole in the ground. You will need to choose a growing medium to plant your hydroponic cilantro plants on, whether you use a traditional potting soil mix or your own mix of organic compost and vermiculite. Most commercial growing mixtures can be used with hydroponic cilantro plants, but you may want to test a few out first to see how they work in your specific climate.

When the growing season arrives, it’s time to transplant your cilantro plant from the window sill or hole in the ground into a growing tray. Make sure you follow all of your soil preparation instructions for your chosen growing medium. Be careful when you’re transplanting your plants to avoid touching the roots of your favorite herbs. You don’t want to end up killing your plants while trying to move them around. Be gentle and your herbs will thank you!

Water your new cilantro sprouts carefully. They may seem small at first, but you’ll know that they are growing when you see their leaves begin to get larger. The sprouts will need a lot of water, so watering them too frequently could cause them to wilt. Every other day or so is usually sufficient. Once you see that the cilantro has produced sprouts, you can remove them and replant them. Make sure you water them well after you take them out of the sun, and let them get some sun before you put them back inside.

The most important part of growing hydroponic cilantro plants is keeping the growing medium clean. Soaking the growing medium in water, then draining it and re-soiling it a few times before you transfer it to the plants is necessary. Any dirt or sand that you use should be thoroughly mixed with the medium. Do not add any soil to the growing medium when you are transplanting your seeds. If the growing medium appears to have gone to waste, simply replace it with another.

When your seedlings show signs of producing healthy leaves and sprouts, put them in a plastic bag and remove them from the sunlight as soon as possible. Cilantro typically starts to blossom around mid June, so you will want to start taking notice of this date if you want your garden to grow properly. Cilantro growing requirements will vary depending on the variety that you choose to cultivate, but most will need approximately six hours of light, and mist the herbs as often as possible with water. Once the sprouts begin to bloom, it will be easy for you to enjoy fresh cilantro all summer long!