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Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Cilantro and Coriander
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You cannot dry cilantro and expect any flavor same for just freezing the leaves. Cilantro is the one herb that completely looses its flavor when dried- you may as well dry parsley- it will taste the same. The only real way to preserve cilantro is to chop the leaves and add just enough water to hold the leaves together and freeze it. You can use ice cube trays or plastic baggies.but the leaves must be covered in water- this is the only way to preserve the flavor ( unless you prefer making pesto with it and using olive oil).I have been growing and using cilantro for thirty years.this method is the one that works
Like to know how to keep Cilandro fresh
Hi, Monique. There are two common methods for keeping cilantro fresh. The first requires a jar (a mason jar works well) filled with about an inch of water. Place the stems in the water and then tent a zip-close plastic bag over the entire thing. It is a good idea to put an elastic band around the base of the jar to keep the bag in place. Store in the refrigerator. The second method has you lay the cilantro on paper towels in a single layer. Then you roll up the paper towels and place in a zip-close plastic bag. You can also place it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator. If you notice the paper towels becoming wet, change them.
Joyce- Thank you for passing along this great tip! We are looking forward to trying it this summer!
The first time itried cilantro it tasted like soap yes! I have a friend who is Hmoung who told me to chopp the cilantro iddy biddy and see if that works...it does work and one doesn't have that big soapy bit to
do mule deer eat this plant? can't find anything about that on the internet...
A hungry deer will eat almost anything, so we wouldn’t count on cilantro being deer resistant. However, it does have a strong taste, so a curious deer might only nibble.
Cilantro is a special herb. Smell wonderful and tastes like heaven. In my believe when we are deficient in some nutrients some foods taste different.
We are in Arizona and we use a LOT of cilantro in both Mexican and Asian foods. So delicious! I grow it in an open garden and in my greenhouse. It doesn’t like heat at all so fall, winter and spring growing gives me at least 6 months or longer to enjoy this fragrant and tasty herb!!!
I love Cilantro and have it everyday now for years. I put it in salsa, soups, salads, or as a fresh topping for most dish. Everything is better with Cilantro. It is the first thing I buy when at the grocery store. The first time I tasted it was as a child in an Easter Scrambled eggs dish with tomato, onions at a family brunch and had no idea what it was so for many years of my life I was hunted for that flavor. Only figured out what it was(the special flavor)when I had a taco and salsa in Mexico, I was thrilled. Since then, Any food I have is so much better when that herb is added like fresh salsa which I often make and everyone loves it. I have grown it also but eat it up too quickly which is why I resort to buying it as well. My best friend and also my husband hated the taste at first and now my husband loves it and my friend still hates it, she says it tastes like something rotten.