Cilantro seeds can germinate and emerge in about 7 days after sowing.
Cilantro can tolerate low temperatures of -1 ℃ to 2 ℃, suitable for growing temperature of 17 ℃ to 20 ℃, cilantro is not strict on the soil requirements, the soil structure is good, fertilizer and water retention of strong, high organic matter content of the soil is better. Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, China's Western Han Dynasty Zhang Qian brought back from the Western Regions, now cultivated in northeast China, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet and other provinces.
Cilantro is available in large-leafed and small-leafed varieties, which have tall plants, large leaves, fewer and shallower cuts, light flavor, and high yields. Cilantro can be grown in the open in spring, fall and winter. When the seedlings reach 10 centimeters, the plants will grow vigorously and they should be watered regularly to keep the soil surface moist.
Reasons for the mixed reviews of cilantro:
1. Cultural factors
Cilantro plays different roles and meanings in different cultures. For example, in Western cultures, cilantro is often used as a seasoning for adding flavor and aroma to dishes. However, in some Asian and African cultures, cilantro is used as food and is even considered a sacred plant.
2. Personal Preferences
Personal preferences and dietary habits also have a significant impact on the flavor and use of cilantro. For example, some people are very fond of the flavor and aroma of cilantro and consider them a unique delicacy. Others, on the other hand, are disgusted by the flavor and aroma of cilantro and even regard them as a nightmare.
3, biological factors
Cilantro is a kind of umbelliferae plant, and its main components are volatile oil and sulfide. Among them, volatile oil is the main source of the aroma of cilantro, which contains a variety of compounds with a strong odor, such as isopropyl alcohol, acetone, linalyl acetate and so on. These compounds play an important role in the aroma and flavor of cilantro.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Cilantro