Cilantro (coriander) from seed

Coriandrum sativum · also searched as coriander

Sowing depth: ¼ to ½ in (6 to 12 mm)
Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days
Light: Cover the seed; darkness helps
Before sowing: Nothing needed

Sowing

Direct-sow from spring through summer; cilantro has a taproot and dislikes transplanting. Sow a short row every few weeks, because plants bolt quickly.

Care and transplanting

Harvest leaves young. Let some plants flower: the seed is coriander.

Problems

Bolting in heat is the main issue; sow in part shade in summer or switch to the cooler seasons.

Saving seed

Coriander seed is ripe when brown and dry. Collect and dry fully.