Cilantro

Days to harvest

45–70 days

Sunlight

5–7 hours/day

Watering

1–1 per day

Plant spacing

15 cm

Minimum container size

20cm deep × 20cm wide

Container-friendly

2 plants per container

Estimated yield

50 kg / 100m²

Life span

annual

Climate Requirements

Ideal temperature

20-30 °C

Annual rainfall

1000-2000 mm

Humidity

50-70%

Heat tolerance

low

Drought tolerance

low

Bolts quickly above 32°C. In urban areas, grow in morning-sun-only spots. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. During El Niño dry spells, mist twice daily.

Soil & Planting

Companion Plants

• Mustard Greensstrong

  Flowering coriander produces enormous quantities of tiny flowers that attract and sustain parasitic wasps (Cotesia plutellae, Diadegma semiclausum) — the biological control agents for Diamond-back Moth on Brassicas; research-proven in Cameron Highlan

• Cherry Tomatostrong

  Coriander attracts hoverflies (Syrphidae) that are both pollinators and whose larvae consume aphids colonising tomato; mutual pest management system

Plants to Avoid Nearby

• Sweet Basil

  Coriander and basil produce allelopathic root exudates that suppress each other's germination and seedling growth when planted in close proximity; keep minimum 50 cm apart

Common Pests & Diseases

Safety Notes

Short lifecycle crop — avoid chemical pesticides entirely. Hand-pick pests. Bolt-prone in heat — harvest leaves before flowering. Safe herb for fresh consumption when grown organically.

Market Demand

Essential herb in Asian cuisine

Regional Notes

Bolts quickly in heat; grow in partial shade

Sources

• Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15