How Do You Prune Cilantro

How Do You Prune Cilantro

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Let’s talk about regret. I once ignored my cilantro for two weeks because I was “too busy.” I came back to a plant that looked like a skinny green alien antenna. It had bolted.

When cilantro bolts, it sends up a tall stalk with delicate white flowers. Those flowers are pretty, but they’re the death knell for tasty leaves. The plant’s energy goes into making seeds (coriander), not leaves for your tacos.

If you see that stalk, snip it off immediately. You might save a few leaves, but honestly? You’re better off starting a new plant. It’s not a failure—it’s a learning experience. We’ve all been there.

But Wait, Those Flowers Are Useful!

Don’t throw the bolted plant in the trash just yet. Let that flower stalk mature, and it will produce coriander seeds. You can dry them and use them in curries.

Plus, bees love cilantro flowers. So if you want to be a hero to your local pollinators, let one plant bolt on purpose. You’ll have a tiny bee café in your garden.

Just remember: that plant is now retired from leaf duty. Give it a little funeral and move on.

中島 亮太
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中島 亮太

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