Hey, I was wondering why there are holes and black dots on my cilantro.... is it bugs? Or too much sun? I live in Texas so I thought maybe it might be too warm rn.
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.
can you use the feathery tops of the cilantro before tr flowers? if so how do you cook with it?
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
I sowed cilantro seed on 15 Oct and got this. Is it okay or not? Please give me some tips regarding growing Cilantro in pot.
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
I think was over watering at first, so stopped doing that... Grew pretty good, then would die.
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.
I found your site https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/cilantro-leaf-spot-control.htm when I searched to identify the problem with the latest batch of cilantro purchased at a store. Specifically, I wanted to know if it was still edible or had to be thrown out. I wonder why you have no pictures to show cilantro leaves with their spots. Thanks
You should throw out any leaves that are yellow or brown or have black spots.
I am a beginner at starting an herb garden this year and thinking of planting cilantro. One of the growing tips spoke about allowing the plant to "bolt" and then the plant would likely return next year. I am unfamiliar with that term.
It means let it flower and go to seed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/cilantro-bolting.htm
I've always sprouted my seeds in moist paper towel in a dark container and have been successful, however, my cilantro seeds are not sprouting using this same method. I've used two different brands of cilantro seeds and neither brand sprouted. One brand of cilantro seed was organic (slow bolt) and the other was not. Do you have any advice as to how to sprout my cilantro seeds? I look forward to your reply.
This article suggests a little bit different way of germinating your seeds:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/tips-for-growing-cilantro.htm