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Subject: Re: Cilantro vs. soap (again)
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Date: Fri, 25-Oct-85 14:05:49 EDT
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	Cilantro is very easy to grow yourself. Germination is very
good and the stuff is about as easy to grow as parsley -
anyone who doesn't grow their own parsley doesn't know what they're
missing. Store-bought parsley pales by comparison to the home-grown
variety. Try it, you'll like it!
	Get yourself some cilantro seeds and stick them in some
potting soil. Cover with a little dirt and keep in a warm place. Doesn't
have to be in the sun yet. It's a good idea to cover the pot with some
plastic wrap so that the soil says moist (but not soggy, you don't want
to drown the little devils). Once the seeds sprout place the pot in
a sunny place and let 'em grow. It won't take long for the seeds to
sprout, and nearly every seed you plant should come up if you use
fresh seeds. You may have to transplant the cilantro to a larger pot
after a while, but this may not be necessary if you use a little bit
every once in a while. Your little plants should supply you with most
of the cilantro you need. If you plan on using lots of it at one time
(like 1/4 cup) you'll probably need more plants, since you don't want
to strip you plants. The beauty of parsley (chinese or otherwise) is
that it keeps on growing back.
	If anyone is interested, I can post hints to growing other
herbs.

Sharon Badian
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