Finally have my cilantro back! I didn't bother to plant any early because the stuff is a weed and I thought some would be coming up around here, but it never appeared. I must have done too good of a job at seed gathering last fall. Anyway, I have 2 little patches now and one more that has just been planted.
The other day, a customer was befuddled because she had bought a cilantro plant somewhere and it just went to seed. Cilantro will do that. In order to keep a steady supply, you need to plant it every 2-3 weeks ... and even then, it probably won't do anything if it is really hot. Last summer I planted some at the end of June and it didn't even bother to come up until late August! Seems weird to me given it's popularity as a salsa ingredient, but that is how it is.
To save it for those yummy late July salsas, just chop it up, put it in ice cube trays, put a little water on top and freeze! Don't throw away those stems! They are the most flavorful part :)
Have you heard about all the health benefits this stuff has? It helps take heavy metals out of your body, balances cholesterol, balances blood sugar, anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, stress release, protects against salmonella, prevents UTI's ... No wonder I'm prone to craving salsa!
I'll have it at the markets this week!
God Bless You All!
~Grama Sue
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