Q.Coriander indoors
My coriander plant, which I am growing indoors, seems to be a tousled mess. The stems are very long and thin and the leaves are tiny. I didn’t grow it from seed. I bought it as a plant about a week ago. I was wondering what I could do to keep it growing healthy and strong with bigger leaves and firmer stem so that it grows upwards rather than into the ground. It was in a smaller plot until yesterday (as it was looking a bit sad and overgrown), so I replanted it into a larger container (very carefully as I know they are sensitive). Should I cut back the stems, harvest it, let it grow or try something else? I hope someone can help!
Thanks for the tips. It seems to be doing better after I removed some of the yellow leaves so I might leave it in that pot for now. I might trim it up a little more as you suggest. High up the stem near the leaves or quite low down near the base, what would you suggest? Many thanks
It would appear your plant is a bit leggy. I also would recommend a much smaller pot. You are correct that your cilantro does not like to be moved, I think it important to get it into a correct pot size. I would say a 4 or 5 inch pot, with a good draining potting mix.
Then I would carefully trim up your plant. Plenty of sunlight is needed for good success growing cilantro indoors.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-grow-cilantro-indoors.htm
