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Plant Cilantro in spring after the last frost date or during fall. Do not grow in the summer heat as the plant will dry off. When the weather becomes warm, the plant will rapidly complete its life cycle and send up a long stem which will bring forth blossoms.Plant the seeds in light, well-drained soil and space them 1 to 2 inches apart. Sow the seeds at 3-week intervals for continued harvest.Space rows about 12 inches asunder.It is important to keep seeds moist during their germination.GROWING REQUIREMENTSWATERINGWater the seedlings regularly throughout the growing season. They require about 1 litre of water per week for best growth.PESTSCilantro can be prone to the following pests- Fungal wilt, Leaf hoppers, Aphids, Mildew. Yellow leaves, water-soaked lesions on fruit, stunted growth, sooty mold caused by secretion of sticky substance called honeydew, shallow, dry wounds of fruits, etc are possible effects of these pests attack.SOILCilantro prefers a loamy soil with an optimum pH range of 6 to 8.SPOTRequires full exposure to the sun. Choose a spot where it receives early morning or late afternoon sun, but be shaded during the hottest part of the day.TEMPERATURECilantro grows best in temperature that is around 24 C (75 F). The ideal cilantro growing conditions are cool but sunny.