What are cilantro companion plants? Pros and Cons
What are cilantro companion plants Pros and Cons Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), also known as coriander or Mexican cilantro, is a popular culinary herb that is easy to grow in containers or in the garden. Like other plants in our vegetable and herb gardens, there are companion plants that seem to help cilantro thrive, and some that may interfere with its growth to some degree. The concept of cilantro companion plants is based on anecdotal success (i.e., years of experience by gardeners) rather than scientific research. Many of us may remember our parents or grandparents planting some plants next to others (for example, velvet planted next to tomatoes to help ward off pests), and some gardeners continue this practice. There is a bit of folklore to this gardening practice and a lot of gardening wisdom from experience, and it's fun to try these methods to see if they work. Cilantro is an excellent means of attracting beneficial insects as an auxiliary plant in the garden. Useful i...