Cilantro Planting Companions

Cilantro-coriander herb.

Cilantro-coriander (Coriandrum sativum) may have a high culinary value, but it also works to reduce bad insects in your garden and attract beneficial ones when planted near other vegetables and herbs.

Cilantro-Coriander

Sometimes called Chinese parsley, the leaves of this annual herb most often go into salsas and other spicy foods. Coriander seeds are highly aromatic and add flavor to vegetable dishes and pies.

Reducing Insects

When planted near eggplants, tomatoes and potatoes, cilantro reduces populations of the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, carrot rust fly and spider mites.

Improving Vegetable Growth

Cilantro enhances the growth of vegetables like chervil, spinach and asparagus when planted near them in your garden.

Improving Cilantro Growth

If you want to help your cilantro grow better, plant near it vegetables and herbs like beans, peas and anise.

Companion Planting

Overall, companion planting is more folklore than scientifically proven, but the ideas behind it exist in many cultures. Plus, following it can add color to your garden while repelling unwanted insects.

References

• Good Seed Company: Companion Planting
• Our Herb Garden: Coriander Companion Planting

Resources

• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service: Companion Planting