plant

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Tomato, Cabbage.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomasslow to medium
Pollinator_serviceshigh

Companions

Keep apart from

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate when soil temperatures reach 10°C or above.
floweringFlowers develop rapidly in response to lengthening days, typically 60 days after emergence.
fruitingFruits (coriander seeds) mature approximately 20 days after flowering begins.
harvestCilantro leaves can be harvested continuously, while seeds are harvested once mature.
senescencePlants bolt and senesce quickly in hot weather and long days after flowering and fruiting.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, hoverflies, parasitic wasps
Repelsaphids, spider mites