Cilantro

Question

I live in Reno, NV. We have a very short growing season. This is my first time really trying a garden. I built a big 8 ft x 3 ft box for everything. I’m starting my garden and have a lot of herbs, so I’m doing cilantro. At first it looked normal, then dried out. I got it back to life, but now it’s growing back like small trees, not bushy looking at all. It’s not very fragrant either. What does all this mean? Should I start over? 

My basil is growing great, but I noticed it’s growing flowers at the top of the plant. Is that normal?

Answer 1

These articles may help with the cilantro: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-grow-cilantro-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/making-herbs-bigger-through-pinching-and-harvesting.htm

Your basil has bolted. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/what-is-bolting-what-it-means-when-a-plant-bolts.htm