Cilantro

Discover 7 companion plants that reduce aphid pressure and slow bolting in cilantro — plus the 3 plants to keep well away. Backed by UC IPM and extension research.

Cut cilantro the wrong way and you trigger bolting within days. The outer-stem method keeps the same plant producing fresh leaves for 6–8 weeks.

Diagnose and fix 7 cilantro problems — from early bolting and yellow leaves to poor germination — with the biological reason behind each one.