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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    May 19, 2018
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    It looks like you have caterpillar activity. The black dots are called frass which is simply put, poop of bug larvae like caterpillars. BT is a biological control if you can't find the munching critter or if there seem to be large numbers of them. Or you can hit the plant with a blast of water to knock them off. Often damage lasts a couple of weeks and isn't significant. Cilantro likes cool conditions and it looks like you have it in a metal container. Metal heats up in the sun so much it can damage roots. You might enclose the container in aluminum foil to reflect the sun/heat. Provide cilantro with afternoon shade and consistenly moist soil to prevent it from bolting in the heat. In August, start some more for a fall crop.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 4, 2018
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    The greens of cilantro are best, if harvested before it flowers. You can saute' them, or eat them fresh. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/how-to-harvest-cilantro.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 23, 2019
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    It looks more like a grassy weed. I don't think the seeds have germinated yet. Did you prepare the seeds first? They need treatment before planting to increase the chances of germination. This article tells how:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    November 14, 2019
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    Create good growing conditions: besides the water management, build soil organic matter with compost and use a complete organic fertilizer.

    This article has some additional information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm

    Even with ideal growing conditions, this is a short lived herb. Pruning cilantro frequently will help, but no matter how much you prune cilantro, it will still eventually bolt. Plant new seeds about every six weeks to keep a steady supply throughout the growing season.

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 22, 2020
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    You should throw out any leaves that are yellow or brown or have black spots.

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 15, 2021
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    GKH_Susan on
    April 1, 2021
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    This article suggests a little bit different way of germinating your seeds:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm

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