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my neighbour gave me some cilantro / corriander (aussie LOL) with the roots out of a pot but it looks limp.. I have put it soil and propped up the long stems with sticks bt it's going yellow. we live in a sub tropical climate and have no idea what to do with it.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks mate. I think I got scared that it was limp because it needed water so I drowned it. I've just put it into a bigger container with dry soil to drain it a bit. Fingers crossed!
Really like that you're re-using plastic tubs! Save money and less that ends up in landfills. Makes it so much easier to use things we've already bought and repurpose rather than another trip to the garden shop to buy pots.
Started an indoor herb garden last year, and I failed miserably at Cilantro, which is my favorite and most used herb in my home. I will definitely do it like this starting today. Thank you very much for this video. Here we go! Wish me luck!
The Ripe Tomato Farms Yayyyyyy, Thank you Thank you, the cilantro are growing beautiful. I started almost 3 weeks ago and it looks amazing. I wish I can put a pic up. Thanks again.
At 4:28, when you say to “water cilantro moderately”, is this now watering on top of the plant and no longer from below? I just wanted to confirm. Thank you for the video, I’m hoping this works for me as I wasn’t successful the first time.
@@persiablu If the Cilantro is still in a container with holes in the bottom, the single best way to water it is to place the container in a bath of cool water for an hour. It'll soak up all it needs and you'll be good to go (grow?)!!!
@@virginiaoliva8655 Oh heck yeah Virginia! These guys are tropical! They will thrive in your climate.The may bolt a little faster due to the heat..so maybe plant them in shadier spots...but there's no reason they won't grow for you! Indoors AND outdoors.
Knowledge passed down from grandma: Each pod has two seeds in it, it’s best to split it in half you’ll get more plants. It also speeds up the growing process.
Yup. Except Cilantro grows awesome bunched together so with spacing NOT being an issue, you really don't need to split them up. Mine germinate in about 4-7 days normally, so speeding it up isn't a huge concern either! No wrong way though....you'll still get great plants by splitting the husks! Cheers!
@@esharaali2774 put the seeds on a damp paper towels and put that in a sealed container when you see it starts to geminate put it in potting soil it should take 2 weeks max
I'm not sure if someone can help, but I'm at the point where the cilantro sprouts are just starting to gain some length. I haven't seen any real cilantro leaves, and there's only one leaf node (for the ones that originally sprouted out of the dirt), and I was wondering what to do when they become too big for their little pot. Should I put them each into their own pot, what pot should I buy? I've never started my own seeds, so this is new to me. Thanks you the awesome video!
Hey Noah, if you're getting super tall Cilantro with just the seed leaves (cotyledons), likely you don't have enough light or the temperatures are off. Cilantro is grown in bunches, so no, each little plant doesn't need its own pot. Also, keep them moist, but not too wet. Best of luck!
Jeff, ur accent is so cute and love to watch ur videos it’s so informative and easy to follow. Keep up the good work and helping others to be self sufficient like me 👍👍🙏🏻😇
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE*********************************I bought some coriander seeds and now will plant them according to your directions,,,BLESSINGS TO YOU DEAR SIR!
thank you... i have a hard time with Cilantro, i dont' know.. i think it's because it thought it didn't like heat and i did't know it was middle eastern stray.. i think with that little tip, i;ll be able to grow it now... :) THANK YOU!!!!
awesome way to start a new journey of cilantro growing indoor garden experience. I'm sure there are more growing tips to learn of and share with us. thank you so much❤
Thank for ur information which I don’t know for 5 - 8 years I’ve been gardening I just throw seeds from tomatoes I bought from market and never understand what and how to care for 😇🙏🏻👍 now I have known so many things from ur videos. Thank you
Thanks for your gentle enthusiastic encouragement and straightforward instructions. Sympatico! I'm sold going to grow coriander and basil in my small kitchen in London (UK). I have a led striplight over my windowsil, as I get no direct sunlight there, which I leave on during the day to mimic daylight. Fingers crossed, that works for last stage of growing afer germination.
I really appreciate the tip on pre-warming the soil... With this, although i already possess a heat mat, for this task I'm going "hi-tech" and employing slightly-more wet soil, and using the microwave. (Do not try this at home, people...it only saves you a few hours) (lol....but seriously.... I've been doing this for years to kill any sort of bugs in my seed-starter mix...now I've learned a new benefit) Cheers! JerBear Charlotte USA
Right on Jerry, love the tip! Bugs in soil when brought indoors and left unchecked by the natural balance of outside is a real thing.....better than using chemicals too! Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
Your first sprouts are more impressive than the last video I saw I have mine in the window right now and it’s pretty warm there. I hope that’ll suffice
I can grow just about anything but my cilantro always grows about 3 inches and starts to wilt. I will definitely try some of these 'finer tips' this season. thanks!
interesting how some people say you need to bust the husk for best results but maybe that should be fed with a caveat that it's likely not needed if you sow them indoors with a temperature regulated propagator
I'm having trouble with Cilantro and Cumin germination and growth, I'll try this video's suggestions! My grow tent is 70-80... imma make a warmer patch for my seedlings
70-80F is pretty warm...you should be getting good results. Try it a little warmer and see if that helps, after that, check the seed source to make sure its good. Best of luck! :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Now it's 70-80, before it dropped to 62 without lighting at night. Cilantro likes 80ish for germination from what I read =\ It could just take more time than my other seeds did
Woohoo! New subscriber. Love your channel. And cilantro is one of my challenges. I finally got it stable in my community garden plot, but I want to grow it indoors during winter.
Hello my first time watching your channel was today by chance I was searching how to grow Celantro and yes this stuff grows fast my problem was I'm a baby in the woods when it comes too growing herbs but I love them so I took a big pot and a handful of seeds "variety " and threw them in needless to say I ended up with a jungle can't figure out what some of it is but it smells great! ❤ I'm now learning the right way thanks to you and im going to start a new batch with Celantro then move on to other 🌿🌿🌿 I will keep my jungle as a reminder on what not to do and enjoy the aroma Thank you New Subscriber Donna
Hey Donna, thanks so much for the support! So glad you took the growing leap and Cilantro is a perfect plant for it! Report back with your success! :-)
Same here. I'm in Victoria, BC. I grow Cilantro outdoors from March to June, then again from August to September. All other times I avoid the hassle and just grow it indoors!
Does your container have to have. holes at the bottom in order to grow well or can you add rocks or somthing else so you don't have to have holes at the bottom of. Container when growing cilantro and ginger and turmeric
Hey Mercedes..I would always add holes. The water simply becomes too rotten and the bottom soil becomes anaerobic and funky. Every time. Gotta have the holes. :-)
do you think the heat is necessary if i'm in southern california? the weather is warming up, but it's not HOT yet. i've been watching a lot of your videos this week btw, limited grocery trips have motivated me to start growing more stuff at home. thanks for all the great info!
Thanks Ruby! Much appreciated! Cilantro is just such a great indoor crop. I've never had a bad experience with it once I used a little bit of heat to set that germination up properly. Cheers to you!
Hey Hayden, I always water from below so that we don't blast the soil (and the seeds) everywhere. Its a hassle. Plus, the container/pot can take up exactly what it needs, as well, watering from aboce "washes" the soil, depleting it of nutrients.
Yes, all plant containers/pots need drainage holes. The dish holding the water does not....but it also cannot always be holding water, or the roots will rot.
Sometimes Yanni! They don't have crazy root systems, so they can live quite nicely in smaller pots. But for the really big ones I'll give them more space. :-)
You can definitely try Raine. Do a seed viability test first to see if the seeds will even sprout before wasting soil and space. Simply place the seeds in damp paper towel and keep warm. Within a week or two, you'll know if they sprout. :-)
Thanks Farah. The biggest issue is with soil coming from being stored outside. You can simply pre-heat your soil by bringing it indoors over night, or putting it on the heat mat like I did here, or by simply moistening it with warm water. Many many different ways to make it happen! Cheers!
The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I had no idea you needed to warm the soil. This helps a bunch and I can’t wait to try your method 🙏🏻.
@@farahsyed9559 No problem Farah. Its not always necessary with all plants....but Basil and Cilantro really seem to need it for the best germination results.
Thank you so much. One of my comfort foods is bone broth with plenty of cilantro. I can rarely keep my cilantro fresh enough to get through the bunch I buy so I’m wanting to grow it myself to prevent this. ☮️
Can't believe it - my seeds are starting to come up. Thank you for this great video. Haven't grown anything for years and this is very helpful. Where are you located please? I'm in Calgary Alberta.
@the ripe tomato farms Some questions I have, an absolute begginer to gardening : 1. When do you moisten the potting soil, at the 75% mark when placing the seeds or afterwards? I always have trouble deciding this, and also when to know that Im overwatering/underwatering 2. I see youve placed your tubs above a spouting tray, is this just to keep it neat? Im guessing the main point here it that youve placed it close to a heat source ie radiator, or am I missing something else? 3. When you watered the bottom of the tray, how did this get to the coriander? Thank you, a new subs here!
Hey Taryn, I moisten the soil prior to planting the seeds. The seeds need absolute moisture to even germinate.....the adult plant needs less moisture to thrive. I really soak the soil to germinate the seeds (plus add heat......you want 85-90F soil temps)....but then once you get actual Cilantro plants, back that heat off as well as don't water. In fact, after the initial soaking I probably don't water again for a month!
Thank you for this video. Can you advise about harvesting and maintenance. Can I just snip off what is needed, like green onion and chives, or do I need to pull out the stalk and keep germinating seeds to keep supply regular? If you have a video that already addresses this, then point me towards it.
Hey perisablu, throughout the season you can definitely keep harvesting and it'll grow back. Its actually beneficial because it'll slow down bolting (flowering), which we don't want. Its a little different than Basil though, and you need to leave 2-3 nodes on the plant to have it keep growing.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsAHHH, ok. Thank you so much for this information. I'm in Hawai'i and our temperature has been steady in the mid-80s during the day, so we thought we could try germinating seeds outside, but I was concerned that the seeds had to be kept in the 80-85 degree temp environment 24/7. We tried anyway, and wouldn't you know it since I planted the seeds, it's been overcast and rainy all week, dropping temp into the 70s. The heat just wasn't there. Needless to say, it's been a week and nothing has sprouted yet. So, do I need to keep the plants under a consistent 80-85 degrees 24/7?
@@persiablu They'll come up, don't worry. Any dip in temps can just set it back, but it won't necessarily kill the seeds. I am confident they'll sprout for you.
This video was awesome, thank you! I have been trying to grow cilantro from seed indoors and both times my cilantro has become infested with aphids and they're so hard to get rid of😔 Do you have any advice for the best ways to prevent aphids or get rid of them? I was so shocked when they came onto my indoor plant, in the winter, when the cilantro was grown from seed. Thank you for making these videos to help first time Gardners like me!
Thanks Lara! Its gotta be your soil source. Usually you can keep the pests at bay as long as you don't bring any from outside. But with no natural predators inside, they quickly explode and are impossible to deal with.
Very well explained and concise. I am a subscriber now, I’m new to gardening but got the itch now and starting with growing herbs from seed with some success. But now my cilantro is turning yellow at the bottom leaves and unsure what’s wrong. It’s only 2-3 mos old and in partial sun prob 4 -6 hrs a day. Do u have any suggestions or videos on that? I’m also working on growing some vegetables too. Thank you
Sometimes Cilantro uses up the goodness in the pot and starts to fade out. Basil does it too. Here's what I do when Basil does it, ua-cam.com/video/uDbNDh1u-7g/v-deo.html and it'll likely work for Cilantro as well. Or, just start a new batch. Happy gardening pilar!
it did not happen much after plants starts germination. only 2 leaves and then they bent down. i am keep temperature around 25-26 and also using artifical lights because in sweden it is reduced day light. any suggestion?
Since I don’t have a heating lamp, and I live in SoCal, can I just leave the plant in my backyard to germinate? The temp in California right now is around 75°F-45°F. If I do, do I leave them in a shaded area or they need direct sunlight to keep the soils warm? Or should I just leave them in my room because I have a heater in my room? It’s warmer in my room because of the heater but I don’t get much sunlight. Is sunlight necessary for germination?
Hey Yuki, you most certainly can. Ideal temperature for germination is 80-85F, but 75 will do. No, they don't need light to germinate because they are underground when they sprout! :-) Cheers!
I tried many porting soils for the small planting but did not worked well. Can you guide me with correct potting soil and fertilizers for vegetables plants
Thanks Kimberly! Cilantro and Basil (ua-cam.com/video/3SxUCtiwOys/v-deo.html) are crazy easy to germinate and grow indoors! You got this! Funny, your "rainy day" video popped up in my feed the other day and I watched it because your thumbnail looked almost identical to the street my parents live on up here in Victoria! Too cool. :-)
Hey Mary, definitely! My favorite crops to grow simply because the returns on investment are so fast! I'm always grow them! Watch the heat down there for cilantro... Great for germinating, but not so good for preventing bolting! :-)
I am glad that I have found your channel. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you have given us 💖. Soon planting my coriander 🙂. Do you have any idea how to grow curry plant at home?
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for your reply. I know curry plant like warm weather with less water. I am here in Toronto so it's more challenging even indoor. I tried 2 times with the baby plant but didn't survived.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms not from seed, someone gave me a little plant almost 6,7 inches it looks like growing in summer but it died when the season changing even keeping it indoor. I really appreciate your time and help 🙂
@The Ripe Tomato Farms I would say she has about 4 to 6 hours of window sun light as I move her around the house for it. I just put her in a new 6” pot with more soil. She looks more happy.
Hey MaryAnne, it can...up to a point. It is an annual, so eventually it will either bolt or die off. To keep a harvest going for longer, harvest the tips of the plant leaving at least 2-3 leaf nodes intact to continue growing. Its not as prolific as Basil, but it will still give a good supply.
I harvested cilantro seeds after they browned off - I then proceeded to plant then as you describe but nothing germinated... I did read that Cilantro likes cold stratification. Is this your experience too?
Hey robert, it all depends. Some containers on the patio I'll water every 3 days. Other planted in the garden get watered once a month. There's no single right answer for "how much to water" because watering frequency is a function of temperature, climate, wind, soil type, drainage, pot size, mulch type and thickness, etc etc
Hi, I'm a new fan of your channel. I love gardening even though am still I learning little by little. I live in Boston and the weather doesn't allow me to do much gardening so I try to do some indoor herbs. How can I preheat the soil without a heating lamp? I don't own one.
Thanks so much Yaniris! To hear up the soil, you can simply bring it inside, let it sit on top of your fridge over night, in a south facing window... Anything to take the edge off and warm it up a little bit to maximize that germination! Cheers man, happy growing!
@@yanirisencarnacion04 definitely! And start with the herbs.. Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Arugula... They sprout very fast and grow even faster. Very satisfying plus builds confidence. Good stuff!
Once growing what is suggested on how to trim/cut your plant for use? Will it grow back? Thx! Can’t wait to use my own grown cilantro! I put it on almost everything!
Me too Doug, I just can't get enough Cilantro! You can keep harvesting Cilantro, for sure, just don't cut it all the way down. In fact, new shoots come out of the center whorl (unlike Basil which pop out at the leaf axils), so I would just harvest side leaves/shoots to ensure the plant keeps growing. Have a good weekend! :-)
I do James. I always have several growing at any one time at any time of the year. I'm not sure how much of a deterrent they are, but I rarely have problems with pests!
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Thank you for the encouragement!
my neighbour gave me some cilantro / corriander (aussie LOL) with the roots out of a pot but it looks limp.. I have put it soil and propped up the long stems with sticks bt it's going yellow. we live in a sub tropical climate and have no idea what to do with it.
@@aussiegardendiy7461 give it some shade and mist the leaves. The transplanting into soil likely shocked it.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks mate. I think I got scared that it was limp because it needed water so I drowned it. I've just put it into a bigger container with dry soil to drain it a bit. Fingers crossed!
@@aussiegardendiy7461 definitely! Keep us posted on the progress! :-)
i like the way he speaks, it sounds happy c:
When I'm growing Cilantro...I'm always happy! :-)
Hello, how do you preheat the soil ?
Like Olaf
Really like that you're re-using plastic tubs! Save money and less that ends up in landfills. Makes it so much easier to use things we've already bought and repurpose rather than another trip to the garden shop to buy pots.
For sure!! Every little bit counts!
Started an indoor herb garden last year, and I failed miserably at Cilantro, which is my favorite and most used herb in my home. I will definitely do it like this starting today. Thank you very much for this video. Here we go! Wish me luck!
Right on Maria!! Let us know how it goes!🍅🍅🍅
The Ripe Tomato Farms Yayyyyyy, Thank you Thank you, the cilantro are growing beautiful. I started almost 3 weeks ago and it looks amazing. I wish I can put a pic up. Thanks again.
I was today years old when I found out coriander are cilantro seeds.
Haha, not that long ago for me either!! :-)
i just found out right now.....
@@betooo331 This one did too. Mind Blown. Currently growing the stuff.
Well, coriander are the seeds, and cilantro are the leaves that you prune and use for food.
I was 3o and it happens today thanks to your comment
Can I just say the quality of this video is really high and it's super well thought out love the recap at the end
Thanks so much Carlos! And thanks for watching!
Mine are sprouting right now under my grow lights! THREE YEAR OLD SEED! I do a ton of indian cooking so this is a game changer for me! Thanks!
3 years? That's so awesome!
Cilantro isn't just for summer time guys! Its soooooo easy to grow indoor....much the same as Basil. Give it a try!
At 4:28, when you say to “water cilantro moderately”, is this now watering on top of the plant and no longer from below? I just wanted to confirm. Thank you for the video, I’m hoping this works for me as I wasn’t successful the first time.
@@persiablu If the Cilantro is still in a container with holes in the bottom, the single best way to water it is to place the container in a bath of cool water for an hour. It'll soak up all it needs and you'll be good to go (grow?)!!!
I live in Florida where it’s 90 degrees most of the day and indoors I like a 72 degree apt can I still grow herbs like cilantro and basil?
@@virginiaoliva8655 Oh heck yeah Virginia! These guys are tropical! They will thrive in your climate.The may bolt a little faster due to the heat..so maybe plant them in shadier spots...but there's no reason they won't grow for you! Indoors AND outdoors.
Knowledge passed down from grandma:
Each pod has two seeds in it, it’s best to split it in half you’ll get more plants. It also speeds up the growing process.
Yup. Except Cilantro grows awesome bunched together so with spacing NOT being an issue, you really don't need to split them up. Mine germinate in about 4-7 days normally, so speeding it up isn't a huge concern either! No wrong way though....you'll still get great plants by splitting the husks! Cheers!
Yes, makes it much quicker to germinate, I use a lot of cilantro.
I have tried to grow celantro three times this summer but nothing grew for me
What hating tool did u use?
PLEASE someone advise what should i do to get my celantro to grow thank u very muvh
@@esharaali2774 put the seeds on a damp paper towels and put that in a sealed container when you see it starts to geminate put it in potting soil it should take 2 weeks max
I tried and the seeds germinated. However it took 17 days. But I'm so happy 😊 thank you so much
@@sripriyabeldona nice! How do the young seedlings look? Growing fine?
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms yes. Started Growing, each day I'm seeing new. Looks like In a week I will have a whole bunch of fresh coriander 💚
I grew my first plant and it was weeed now I want cilantro woot I love farming
That's it, weed is a gateway drug to cilantro.
Pot smokers on their way to tell literally everyone they smoke pot 👍
@@dannyvalentine8315 Them and vegans lol
@@dannyvalentine8315Weirds on their way to be weird about someone mentioning we ed 👍
Growing weed and wanting to grow cilantro doesn’t make you a farmer.
Thanks for all the little details that are often left out. They help a lot.
I'm not sure if someone can help, but I'm at the point where the cilantro sprouts are just starting to gain some length. I haven't seen any real cilantro leaves, and there's only one leaf node (for the ones that originally sprouted out of the dirt), and I was wondering what to do when they become too big for their little pot. Should I put them each into their own pot, what pot should I buy? I've never started my own seeds, so this is new to me. Thanks you the awesome video!
Hey Noah, if you're getting super tall Cilantro with just the seed leaves (cotyledons), likely you don't have enough light or the temperatures are off. Cilantro is grown in bunches, so no, each little plant doesn't need its own pot. Also, keep them moist, but not too wet. Best of luck!
Omg you totally talk like a sweet valley high girl making everything sound like a question. Lol so funny. Love it
Loll it's cute!
Lmao!
Do 1.5 x playback lol
Minnesotan?
Great video but I had to mute it and do CC instead of listening to him talk.
Jeff, ur accent is so cute and love to watch ur videos it’s so informative and easy to follow. Keep up the good work and helping others to be self sufficient like me 👍👍🙏🏻😇
Thanks so much Emy, really appreciate the support! :-)
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE*********************************I bought some coriander seeds and now will plant them according to your directions,,,BLESSINGS TO YOU DEAR SIR!
Right on Lisa! So easy to grow a few pots of Basil and Oregano and Cilantro, etc....never buy herbs again!
thank you... i have a hard time with Cilantro, i dont' know.. i think it's because it thought it didn't like heat and i did't know it was middle eastern stray.. i think with that little tip, i;ll be able to grow it now... :) THANK YOU!!!!
I’m sure to grow cilantro without failure this time.. thank you soooo much👍. This is by far my favorite channel to watch
awesome way to start a new journey of cilantro growing indoor garden experience.
I'm sure there are more growing tips to learn of and share with us.
thank you so much❤
Thank for ur information which I don’t know for 5 - 8 years I’ve been gardening I just throw seeds from tomatoes I bought from market and never understand what and how to care for 😇🙏🏻👍 now I have known so many things from ur videos. Thank you
Thanks so much for the kind words Emy! Best of luck with your garden this year! :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I didn’t get ur name ur voice really so cute, u can do advertising or radio host 🙏🏻👍♥️ thanks again.
@@emylytle5409 thanks so much for watching and for the support Emy. My name is Jeff! :-)
Great video. Can you explain how you warm up the soil? How often should we do that? Do you use boiling water? Thanks.
Thanks for your gentle enthusiastic encouragement and straightforward instructions. Sympatico! I'm sold going to grow coriander and basil in my small kitchen in London (UK). I have a led striplight over my windowsil, as I get no direct sunlight there, which I leave on during the day to mimic daylight. Fingers crossed, that works for last stage of growing afer germination.
Good info, nice presentation. Thank you for sharing.
Hey thanks, and thanks for watching!
I really appreciate the tip on pre-warming the soil...
With this, although i already possess a heat mat, for this task I'm going "hi-tech" and employing slightly-more wet soil, and using the microwave.
(Do not try this at home, people...it only saves you a few hours)
(lol....but seriously.... I've been doing this for years to kill any sort of bugs in my seed-starter mix...now I've learned a new benefit)
Cheers!
JerBear
Charlotte USA
Right on Jerry, love the tip! Bugs in soil when brought indoors and left unchecked by the natural balance of outside is a real thing.....better than using chemicals too! Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
New subscriber here. You are one amazing gardener. Thanks for making it so simple, so helpful so cool👍🏼
Thanks so much, that's nice to hear!
Great video! Well done. Love the camera work. Steady. Thank you :)
Thanks for watching! Tripod for most of the shots really helps....! Cheers!
Your first sprouts are more impressive than the last video I saw
I have mine in the window right now and it’s pretty warm there. I hope that’ll suffice
Yeah, its a great one to grow indoors. Little bit warmer to ensure germination. Then after that they are pretty easy peasy! Cheers!
I love cilantro and got some from my one pot I planted, I have planted the in the containers and are doing great, you have nice video
I can grow just about anything but my cilantro always grows about 3 inches and starts to wilt. I will definitely try some of these 'finer tips' this season. thanks!
interesting how some people say you need to bust the husk for best results but maybe that should be fed with a caveat that it's likely not needed if you sow them indoors with a temperature regulated propagator
Great video. Pleasant to view and I learned something.
Hey jaknap1, thanks for that. Cheers!
I'm having trouble with Cilantro and Cumin germination and growth, I'll try this video's suggestions! My grow tent is 70-80... imma make a warmer patch for my seedlings
70-80F is pretty warm...you should be getting good results. Try it a little warmer and see if that helps, after that, check the seed source to make sure its good. Best of luck! :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Now it's 70-80, before it dropped to 62 without lighting at night. Cilantro likes 80ish for germination from what I read =\ It could just take more time than my other seeds did
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Woke up to happy little seed tails. They just wanted a little more warmth :D
@@TnT_F0X yesssssssssss!! Get the first true leaves then take off the heat and grow in regular room temps! Nice work!
Woohoo! New subscriber. Love your channel.
And cilantro is one of my challenges. I finally got it stable in my community garden plot, but I want to grow it indoors during winter.
Hello my first time watching your channel was today by chance I was searching how to grow Celantro and yes this stuff grows fast my problem was I'm a baby in the woods when it comes too growing herbs but I love them so I took a big pot and a handful of seeds "variety " and threw them in needless to say I ended up with a jungle can't figure out what some of it is but it smells great! ❤
I'm now learning the right way thanks to you and im going to start a new batch with Celantro then move on to other 🌿🌿🌿
I will keep my jungle as a reminder on what not to do and enjoy the aroma
Thank you
New Subscriber Donna
Hey Donna, thanks so much for the support! So glad you took the growing leap and Cilantro is a perfect plant for it! Report back with your success! :-)
I think Cilantro is my favorite♥
I hear you Sonya. Its up there for me. Cilantro Aoli, Cilantro Pesto, Cilantro in Asian salads....I could literally eat it every day!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms same here♥
We live in Canada so.. ít is start colder , we will bring the plant inside .
Thank You very much.
Same here. I'm in Victoria, BC. I grow Cilantro outdoors from March to June, then again from August to September. All other times I avoid the hassle and just grow it indoors!
Great tutorial. I love those wooden raised beds in your intro. Did you build those?
This video came just on time! Thank you!
Does your container have to have. holes at the bottom in order to grow well or can you add rocks or somthing else so you don't have to have holes at the bottom of. Container when growing cilantro and ginger and turmeric
Hey Mercedes..I would always add holes. The water simply becomes too rotten and the bottom soil becomes anaerobic and funky. Every time. Gotta have the holes. :-)
How often are you supposed to water plants in general? I just planted these and don’t know how often is too much.
Appreciate your detailed video documentary!!! Well done 👍
Hey Allen, thanks so much for watching! Cheers
Great video
I tried so many times to grow this but now I know what to do.
Heat and moisture at the start....then cooler temps with adequate light and air flow and you should be golden. And don't over water! :-)
Thanks for this awesome video! I love cilantro by the way! Subbed already and shared this in my English Learners Here Facebook Page. Thanks!
I am totally new at this.but want to try my hand at growing herbs.
Want to know how to keep my plants warm as i live in a condo
do you think the heat is necessary if i'm in southern california? the weather is warming up, but it's not HOT yet. i've been watching a lot of your videos this week btw, limited grocery trips have motivated me to start growing more stuff at home. thanks for all the great info!
You should be totally ok in So Cal. Definitely warm enough to sprout Cilantro and Basil, and easily Dill and Arugula as well.
The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you!!
@@VeganDynamite How did it go? Did you get the seeds to germinate?
Love your videos! So simple and clear! I am motivated to grow cilantro this winter! 🙏🏻🇮🇹
Right on, best of luck and let us know how it goes!
New to this channel and subscribed! simple instructions definitely found to try this thanks
Thanks Ruby! Much appreciated! Cilantro is just such a great indoor crop. I've never had a bad experience with it once I used a little bit of heat to set that germination up properly. Cheers to you!
How awesome I learned at a lot. Thank you.
I didn't hear you explain why to water from below, but I Love video I subscribed
Hey Hayden, I always water from below so that we don't blast the soil (and the seeds) everywhere. Its a hassle. Plus, the container/pot can take up exactly what it needs, as well, watering from aboce "washes" the soil, depleting it of nutrients.
So thankful for your amazing work 👍👏🙏
Since you are watering from below do you open holes underneath the plastic containers?
Yes, all plant containers/pots need drainage holes. The dish holding the water does not....but it also cannot always be holding water, or the roots will rot.
Excellent video on cilantro. Did you transplant them into a bigger pot or you left them in the little pot you started with the germination?
Sometimes Yanni! They don't have crazy root systems, so they can live quite nicely in smaller pots. But for the really big ones I'll give them more space. :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you so much. Greatly appreciate your excellent advice.
You’re a good teacher. This looks relatively easy...cant wait to try it.
Right on Vera, you got this! Heat and moisture to get the seeds to germinate...after that, its easy peasy!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I love how you typed easy peasy 😂😂💖
@@tuhimerameraa1 heh heh, Blair, I use that term FAR too much in real life, lol
Great video! Could you explain how to harvest? Is there a “cut and come again” trick with cilantro?
6-8 inch pot for two? You obviously don’t like cilantro as much as I do, lol. Thanks for the video.
Can I grow coriander seeds from spice jars? Thank you, Sir! Learned so much from your videos and have planted most herbs and spices I need!
You can definitely try Raine. Do a seed viability test first to see if the seeds will even sprout before wasting soil and space. Simply place the seeds in damp paper towel and keep warm. Within a week or two, you'll know if they sprout. :-)
Thank you so much!!! I love your explanation! I want you to explain everything to me 😆
Ha ha thanks Tehya! The only problem is, I don't know enough past the art of gardening, LOL! Cheers to you, stay safe.
Thanks so much for this informative video. How do you preheat the soil though? Not sure about that step.
Thanks Farah. The biggest issue is with soil coming from being stored outside. You can simply pre-heat your soil by bringing it indoors over night, or putting it on the heat mat like I did here, or by simply moistening it with warm water. Many many different ways to make it happen! Cheers!
The Ripe Tomato Farms thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I had no idea you needed to warm the soil. This helps a bunch and I can’t wait to try your method 🙏🏻.
@@farahsyed9559 No problem Farah. Its not always necessary with all plants....but Basil and Cilantro really seem to need it for the best germination results.
Thank you so much. One of my comfort foods is bone broth with plenty of cilantro. I can rarely keep my cilantro fresh enough to get through the bunch I buy so I’m wanting to grow it myself to prevent this. ☮️
Can't believe it - my seeds are starting to come up. Thank you for this great video. Haven't grown anything for years and this is very helpful. Where are you located please? I'm in Calgary Alberta.
Right on Wendy! That's so awesome to hear! Cilantro is the best! I'm in Victoria, BC, so not far away!
Wo, 80 to 85 degrees is very warm. Warmer than inside my house in winter. How do I get there? Heated box?
Hey Bill, great question. Usually with a heat mat designed for germinating seeds. They are very low wattage and quite inexpensive now.
@the ripe tomato farms Some questions I have, an absolute begginer to gardening : 1. When do you moisten the potting soil, at the 75% mark when placing the seeds or afterwards? I always have trouble deciding this, and also when to know that Im overwatering/underwatering 2. I see youve placed your tubs above a spouting tray, is this just to keep it neat? Im guessing the main point here it that youve placed it close to a heat source ie radiator, or am I missing something else? 3. When you watered the bottom of the tray, how did this get to the coriander? Thank you, a new subs here!
Hey Taryn, I moisten the soil prior to planting the seeds. The seeds need absolute moisture to even germinate.....the adult plant needs less moisture to thrive. I really soak the soil to germinate the seeds (plus add heat......you want 85-90F soil temps)....but then once you get actual Cilantro plants, back that heat off as well as don't water. In fact, after the initial soaking I probably don't water again for a month!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms hey there! Thank you for this, really helpful :) looking forward to mor3 videos :)
Did you put holes in those pots? And how do you heat the soil?
In a different comment, he said he made holes in the pots.
Electric drill bit 1/4 or 3/8 does holes just fine.
I love his energy ♥️
Thank you for this video. Can you advise about harvesting and maintenance. Can I just snip off what is needed, like green onion and chives, or do I need to pull out the stalk and keep germinating seeds to keep supply regular? If you have a video that already addresses this, then point me towards it.
persiablu - I saw in a few comments above yours, that he treats cilantro as an annual and replants every year.
Mo Poppins, thank you so much for pointing that out, that’s helpful.
Hey perisablu, throughout the season you can definitely keep harvesting and it'll grow back. Its actually beneficial because it'll slow down bolting (flowering), which we don't want. Its a little different than Basil though, and you need to leave 2-3 nodes on the plant to have it keep growing.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarmsAHHH, ok. Thank you so much for this information. I'm in Hawai'i and our temperature has been steady in the mid-80s during the day, so we thought we could try germinating seeds outside, but I was concerned that the seeds had to be kept in the 80-85 degree temp environment 24/7. We tried anyway, and wouldn't you know it since I planted the seeds, it's been overcast and rainy all week, dropping temp into the 70s. The heat just wasn't there. Needless to say, it's been a week and nothing has sprouted yet. So, do I need to keep the plants under a consistent 80-85 degrees 24/7?
@@persiablu They'll come up, don't worry. Any dip in temps can just set it back, but it won't necessarily kill the seeds. I am confident they'll sprout for you.
Great video! What do you use to heat the soil? Doesn't it hurt the seeds? Thank you
can you use the corriander seeds from the store bought spice Jars?
Usually those have poor sprouting....but you can try a few and see if they are viable Brenda! :-)
Cool thanks I’m gonna give it a try from Alberta, Cheers
This video was awesome, thank you! I have been trying to grow cilantro from seed indoors and both times my cilantro has become infested with aphids and they're so hard to get rid of😔 Do you have any advice for the best ways to prevent aphids or get rid of them? I was so shocked when they came onto my indoor plant, in the winter, when the cilantro was grown from seed. Thank you for making these videos to help first time Gardners like me!
Thanks Lara! Its gotta be your soil source. Usually you can keep the pests at bay as long as you don't bring any from outside. But with no natural predators inside, they quickly explode and are impossible to deal with.
Very insightful vid! But can I just ask if your pot has holes in it? I so want to plant this! Thank you.
Yes, 100% always...plants without drainage will perish very very quickly!
When you "warmed" the soil, what lighting did you use? growing lights?
Thank you, I’m going to grow some. Why water from below ?
Hello, when you say now begin to harvest your cilantro, what do you mean by that?
Very well explained and concise. I am a subscriber now, I’m new to gardening but got the itch now and starting with growing herbs from seed with some success. But now my cilantro is turning yellow at the bottom leaves and unsure what’s wrong. It’s only 2-3 mos old and in partial sun prob 4 -6 hrs a day. Do u have any suggestions or videos on that? I’m also working on growing some vegetables too. Thank you
Sometimes Cilantro uses up the goodness in the pot and starts to fade out. Basil does it too. Here's what I do when Basil does it, ua-cam.com/video/uDbNDh1u-7g/v-deo.html and it'll likely work for Cilantro as well. Or, just start a new batch. Happy gardening pilar!
it did not happen much after plants starts germination. only 2 leaves and then they bent down. i am keep temperature around 25-26 and also using artifical lights because in sweden it is reduced day light. any suggestion?
Yes, once the plants germinate cut down the temperatures to about 20C.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks i did. now lets see how it grow.
Can you explain water from the bottom?
Do we need a pot with holes at the bottom to start germination or any pot?
Always holes, always drainage! Standing excess water is a death sentence for plants, especially herbs!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks 🙏 a lot.I really liked your video and the way you explain is very nice.always stay blessed and healthy.
Nice voice and instructions. Thanks.
Since I don’t have a heating lamp, and I live in SoCal, can I just leave the plant in my backyard to germinate? The temp in California right now is around 75°F-45°F. If I do, do I leave them in a shaded area or they need direct sunlight to keep the soils warm?
Or should I just leave them in my room because I have a heater in my room? It’s warmer in my room because of the heater but I don’t get much sunlight. Is sunlight necessary for germination?
Hey Yuki, you most certainly can. Ideal temperature for germination is 80-85F, but 75 will do. No, they don't need light to germinate because they are underground when they sprout! :-) Cheers!
Subscribed. Great job sir
Should you use a deep pot? I did try in a shallow one, but they grew very small and seem stunted.
I wouldn't say deep..but definitely not shallow. Anything around 8 inches high is perfectly enough. :-)
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Will try again for sure!
@@pingpong9656 awesome! Let us know how it works out!
I tried many porting soils for the small planting but did not worked well. Can you guide me with correct potting soil and fertilizers for vegetables plants
Hey J, here's link to the soil I build myself and how I do it. ua-cam.com/video/cP-7_7YT9jk/v-deo.html Easy stuff and grows plants like mad!
I’m going to try! New supporter😀
Thanks Kimberly! Cilantro and Basil (ua-cam.com/video/3SxUCtiwOys/v-deo.html) are crazy easy to germinate and grow indoors! You got this! Funny, your "rainy day" video popped up in my feed the other day and I watched it because your thumbnail looked almost identical to the street my parents live on up here in Victoria! Too cool. :-)
👍👍 awesome I love herbs I wanna try this, hi from texas
Hey Mary, definitely! My favorite crops to grow simply because the returns on investment are so fast! I'm always grow them! Watch the heat down there for cilantro... Great for germinating, but not so good for preventing bolting! :-)
Came for the cilantro tips.. stayed for the roughriders toque.
Ha ha Yessssssssssssss!
I am glad that I have found your channel. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you have given us 💖. Soon planting my coriander 🙂.
Do you have any idea how to grow curry plant at home?
Awesome, thanks for watching! Curry plants can be tricky. They like it dry and they like sandy-type soils.Definitely don't over water them. Cheers!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for your reply. I know curry plant like warm weather with less water. I am here in Toronto so it's more challenging even indoor. I tried 2 times with the baby plant but didn't survived.
@@wnsabu Were you growing it from seed?
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms not from seed, someone gave me a little plant almost 6,7 inches it looks like growing in summer but it died when the season changing even keeping it indoor. I really appreciate your time and help 🙂
I've been gardening for a long time and I have yet to find that special potting mix that has sufficient capillary action to overcome gravity.
Help, my cilantro is growing sideways, stringy like. Should I move into bigger pot? It is in a small 3” beginning pot.
Hey Sherina. It'll probably enjoy more soil, for sure. But what is the light source? That usually dictates the growth like that.
@The Ripe Tomato Farms I would say she has about 4 to 6 hours of window sun light as I move her around the house for it. I just put her in a new 6” pot with more soil. She looks more happy.
Very well done video! Loved the recap at the end. I am now a subscriber to you channel Thank you
Thanks NW Lady, that's awesome! Thanks for the support, happy herbing!
How do you preheat the soil?
does coriander carry on growing everytime its harvested? what type should i use for a constant supply
Hey MaryAnne, it can...up to a point. It is an annual, so eventually it will either bolt or die off. To keep a harvest going for longer, harvest the tips of the plant leaving at least 2-3 leaf nodes intact to continue growing. Its not as prolific as Basil, but it will still give a good supply.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Appreciate your reply 😀 subscribed
I harvested cilantro seeds after they browned off - I then proceeded to plant then as you describe but nothing germinated... I did read that Cilantro likes cold stratification. Is this your experience too?
No, not at all. Its a tropical plant. No stratification necessary. They need the opposite...HEAT to germinate. 90-95F is ideal.
Thanks for your good video , & the history of this plant
And thanks to you for watching! Cheers.
How often do you have to water it ,Mine looks wilted and dead.
Hey robert, it all depends. Some containers on the patio I'll water every 3 days. Other planted in the garden get watered once a month. There's no single right answer for "how much to water" because watering frequency is a function of temperature, climate, wind, soil type, drainage, pot size, mulch type and thickness, etc etc
Hi, I'm a new fan of your channel. I love gardening even though am still I learning little by little. I live in Boston and the weather doesn't allow me to do much gardening so I try to do some indoor herbs.
How can I preheat the soil without a heating lamp? I don't own one.
Thanks so much Yaniris! To hear up the soil, you can simply bring it inside, let it sit on top of your fridge over night, in a south facing window... Anything to take the edge off and warm it up a little bit to maximize that germination! Cheers man, happy growing!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you, will try it.
@@yanirisencarnacion04 definitely! And start with the herbs.. Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Arugula... They sprout very fast and grow even faster. Very satisfying plus builds confidence. Good stuff!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you so much. I will keep watching your videos to learn more.
How do you prewarm the soil
Once growing what is suggested on how to trim/cut your plant for use? Will it grow back? Thx! Can’t wait to use my own grown cilantro! I put it on almost everything!
Me too Doug, I just can't get enough Cilantro! You can keep harvesting Cilantro, for sure, just don't cut it all the way down. In fact, new shoots come out of the center whorl (unlike Basil which pop out at the leaf axils), so I would just harvest side leaves/shoots to ensure the plant keeps growing. Have a good weekend! :-)
Awesome video! I was having problems with my cilantro. Its been a month and no sprouts. Im going to try this. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! yeah, heat and moisture....that's the biggest things when getting the seeds to first sprout.
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Got it!
Can you just keep a plant around to just deter pest like mites or do they die fast? Or cant be cloned?
I do James. I always have several growing at any one time at any time of the year. I'm not sure how much of a deterrent they are, but I rarely have problems with pests!
@@TheRipeTomatoFarms if you let them flower do you get a decent amount of seeds? And from what ive read they keep mites and such away pretty well
idk what it is but your accent/intonation makes everything seem More Exciting. thank you ❤️
Ha ha, thanks Sydney! Cilantro IS exciting!