How to Grow Chinese Parsley in Containers

Chinese parsley, or cilantro, isn't true parsley, but the leafy herb resembles its namesake in appearance and flavor. The flavor of Chinese parsley is stronger than that of true parsley, and it makes an appearance in many dishes in both Asian and Mexican cuisine. The plant grows best in cooler spring and fall weather, quickly going to seed during hot periods. Growing it in pots allows you to move the plant indoors to a cooler area as summer temperatures rise.

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Potting soil
Plastic
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Plant two to three Chinese parsley seeds in a 6-inch diameter pot filled with moist potting soil. Sow the seeds approximately ¼ inch deep.
- 2
  Cover the top of the pot with clear plastic. Set the pot in a warm area until the seeds germinate, usually within two weeks.
- 3
  Remove the plastic and relocate the pot to a window that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Water the soil when the top begins to feel dry.
- 4
  Keep the Chinese parsley container in a location where temperatures do not rise above 75 degrees F. Bring outdoor pots indoors to a sunny window if temperatures outdoors become too high. Temperatures above 75 F cause the plant to produce seeds.
- 5
  Fertilize the herb every six weeks, beginning when the plant is a week old. Apply a 5-10-5 soluble fertilizer blend at the rate recommended on the package.

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