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Old July 6th, 2006, 02:33 PM
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Both cilantro and dill have a tendency to be leggy. I cut them back to a reasonable height (6 inches?), which leads to more lateral growth. Don't worry about hurting the plant.
Then the moment you see a bud forming, pinch it off. When they start making flowers, the rest of the plant suffers.
If they are in full, hot sun all day, move them to a less exposed location. Too much heat makes them bolt.
I sow cilantro several times over the summer and use the whole plant when it is 2-3 inches tall. But cutting the plants back will work as well.
If your plants are in pots, you might try a liquid fertilizer or a top-dressing of compost or good soil to re-invigorate them.
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