Cilantro, also known as coriander globally, enriches Mexican, Indian, and Thai dishes with its fresh, citrusy punch. It's packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and detoxifying properties, making it a sustainable living favorite for urban gardeners. Easy to grow in urban gardens—from balcony containers to indoor hydroponics—cilantro adds zest and health benefits to city life. Add a little sunshine to your salsa!

In cities like NYC, homegrown cilantro brings vibrant, citrusy flavors to dishes from salsas to curries, elevating home cooking with a fresh, local touch. Ideal for small spaces like balconies or windowsills, cilantro thrives with minimal care, saving on store-bought herbs and promoting eco-friendly habits. Engage children in gardening and educate them about food origins. Start your cilantro garden today to cultivate a greener urban oasis that nourishes body and soul with every harvest. For a diverse and productive garden, intercropping cilantro with lettuce, spinach, radishes, or carrots helps maximize space and yield while enhancing the overall health of your plants.

Cilantro requires 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Partial shade preferred in hot climates. Indoors: Grow in pots with bright light or hydroponically using grow lights for 12-14 hours.

Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. Indoors, check moisture frequently due to dry air. Outdoors, water regularly, and provide some shade during hot weather.

Cilantro is a cool weather crop and loves 50-85°F, ideally 60-70°F. Plant outdoors in March-April and August-September in NYC zone 7b. Indoors, keep at 60-70°F year-round.

Indoors: 6-8" wide, 6" deep, 1 gallon; Outdoors: 8-10" wide, 10-12" deep, 2-3 gallons

Cilantro prefers a well-draining potting mix enriched with organic cow manure or worm castings (if growing indoors). Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for the best cilantro.

Apply 10-10-10 fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Organic choices: compost tea, fish emulsion. Regular, moderate feeding helps maintain growth and prevent bolting in hot weather.

Harvest outer cilantro leaves first, allowing inner ones to grow. Trim often to prevent plant from going to seed, for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

Yellow Leaves: Ensure good drainage, let soil dry. Wilting: Water regularly, avoid waterlogging. Pale Leaves/Small Plants: Add balanced fertilizer. Pests: Spray with soapy water or release ladybugs. Diseases: Improve airflow, water less.

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