Never Buy Seeds Again - How to Collect Cilantro Seeds

Cilantro seeds are among the easiest to collect. If you like cilantro, and grow cilantro, by letting a few of your plants flower during the summer can provide yourself many, many seeds. Gardener Scott shows how to collect and clean cilantro seeds and explains his top reasons why it is a good practice.
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[@joeltm8697]

This feels like a bob ross video. Relaxing, informative, and binge-worthy. 😌

[@POAGeckos]

I came to say the exact same thing!! Definitely the Bob Ross of Gardening!

[@tylerterranova2457]

First time watching and I immediately felt a great vibe, instant subscribe!

[@evanstephen300]

Relaxed pup in the background concurs

[@nxx10s]

I didn't plan on sitting through a 16 min video to figure out what to do with my cilantro going to seed, but I got drawn in by the voice and story. Great camera angles and lighting too. You got another new subscriber!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel.

[@BelchlorC]

I second everything nxx10s said! Thanks for a great instruction & great video!!

[@pattmierce3689]

Thanks for stealing my comment,

[@lifeisgood9175]

Ha! Same here

[@doriangray7723]

The Bob Ross of Cilantro/coriander. 😅

[@Lucasproduccionesfr]

At first I was like...Oh no 16 min video no way. I'm at 15:44 ad I can't stop watching and listening to this guy! Thank you sir.

[@myggggeneration]

I remembered to switch to 1.25 speed in settings :-)

[@Silenceisconsent]

New sub! I have started saving every single seed from food I buy and grow. It now feels like a waste for even one seed to be thrown in the trash. It's so important to grow your own food

[@GardenerScott]

Welcome to the channel! I agree. I see each seed as a potential new plant.

[@nic4127]

Omg it’s the Bob Ross of gardening. I’ve never spent 16 minutes on a video about seeds before but I’m here for it. Truly delightful.

[@MelyndaVang2023]

I grew up watching my single widowed mother grow a bountiful harvest every single year for at least a decade or more. I know gardening by osmosis. But I still enjoy watching your video and reminiscing about the good old days with my mother. While I sang and made a lot of noise, she worked diligently tending her garden never once complaining about my uselessness. That is a mother's LOVE. And Gardening was simply the best for spending quality time with my mom. Miss her so much. She passed last year. But she is a gentle speaking person just like you. I already subscribed many videos ago but I also enjoy seeing a lot of new comments and subscribers. Channels like this has the most amazing audience and I enjoy them and their wonderful feedback and helpful additional tips as well. Thank you everyone. God bless you all. This is my first season gardening by myself. May the force be with me right. let's see how much knowledge I retained from watching my momma for years!

[@rebel4466]

Wow that's some production value at work here. Intro in the thriving garden, coming back in fall to the same shot, going through all the processes in detail.

[@conniesmith2160]

Wow I learned so much from you. Thank you. I never knew that the seeds were coriander. 👍 I cut my celantro and thought it would grow back like my basil. I didn't know what I did wrong. But I have learned.

[@elberthardy961]

You always are so patient and gentle. That's what makes a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Now I want to grow it again.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks, Elbert.

[@hummerlady54]

Thank you so much! I just pulled out a cilantro plant. I wish I had done this to save myself some money and saved the seeds.

[@DannaGesellchen]

As a health advocate and avid gardener, I have shared your channel widely for so many of my friends who long to start gardening but know ZERO about it. Thank you for your patient and clear explanations. I happily share your channel!!

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you very much, Danna. I appreciate the support.

[@JPablo_V]

Thank you so much! I was quite sad cause I left my cilantro to bloom and eventually died, but now I've seen its normal on it, and it means more cilantro 🤯

[@shelly5596]

I use ground coriander ( cilantro seeds) as one of the seasonings for my split pea and ham soup. I grew cilantro last year and let it go to seed, I harvested some for cooking, the rest self sowed. This years cilantro is now going to seed and I’ll have a much more abundant harvest. Happy gardening

[@GardenerScott]

That sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesliemcbride4997]

so seeds will drop and reproduce?

[@LeilaAtaya]

If you smash the dry seeds with a mortar and pestle you get a beautiful spice to go with meat and roast veggies too

[@daliaaguilar3874]

You are a great teacher, I enjoy and appreciate the patient and detail that you put when making your videos, thank you so much

[@Junzar56]

Getting cilantro off the stem is one of those activities you can do while watching TV.

[@GardenerScott]

Good idea. Thanks.

[@npeace312]

Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs to grow and use for cooking. I'm going to harvest seeds now thanks to your instructions. Thank you and God bless.

[@tree20707]

Thank you soooo much! Your video was sooooo easy to follow. You proceeded step by step and explained EVERYTHING. I appreciate it because I knew I wanted to harvest my cilantro seeds but I had NO idea when and how. Thank you!

[@indyw3458]

Gardener Scott, thank you so much for presenting your video. It is the best video so far on harvesting coriander seeds, very clearly explained and great demonstration of the techniques you use to harvest and separate seeds from its dried plant. Excellent video!

[@melissakarner6707]

I have a slow bolt cilantro plant that I let go to flower. I planted it in fall of 2022. It is now 5 feet tall with so many flowers and seeds forming. The stalk is at least an inch thick. I can’t wait to collect my seeds. Awesome video. Thank You.

[@evanstephen300]

That chaff and twig collection is perfect to throw back into the garden

[@genpdeguzman]

Thank you for this informative video! My cilantro has lots of seeds now and I was gonna start taking them out and dry them under the sun and thought, I should check youtube first! Glad I found your video. I'll wait til they dry and really mature and start planting more cilantro in my patio garden. Thank you so much!

[@vaishalinatkule8263]

Wow..... I have just started gardening.... Now with your help I will collect my own corindar seeds.... Thank you

[@lisarogers1036]

Wow I learned something else new. I also have an herb garden and love cilantro‘s but I have never let one go to seed so looks like I need to try that this year. Thank you so much for all you have taught me already

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome, Lisa. Keep learning. :)

[@TeresandHoward]

I'm growing cilantro and so excited to collect the coriander seeds! Thank you Scott, I really appreciate your videos.

[@GardenerScott]

Wonderful!

[@SchoolofRealistArt]

Thank you so much for this! I have been growing cilantro for the first time and enjoy it so much. I am excited as I see seeds forming on 3 plants that I let bolt knowing I’ll be able to do it again next year! Also I love seeing your dog. Thank you!

[@Calderoh]

This was a very relaxing video. My girl just started planting herbs like cilantro and I'm trying to learn some "how to's" things here to help her out.

[@theelpydimension]

Great video tutorial thank you. Cilantro is an awesome plant. Many of my seeds were feasted on by some little bugs so I chose not to harvest but I witnessed how easy and effective it would be. Thanks for sharing!

[@brandyweems8326]

Thanks! Just started a garden this year....this helped immensely, as my cilantro is flowering now😊....now,i will never have to buy cilantro seed again💜💜

[@valeriabroadnax6628]

Ditto!

[@solmma]

The flowers are just lovely!

[@shannafrechette5168]

Thank you so much for making this video! It really shows the whole process.

[@dianagrant9479]

Thanks Gardener Scott. My first year growing cilantro. I came to the point of "now what"? Thanks for supplying the answer. I knew cilantro/coriander were two heads of the same coin. Thanks for showing me how to harvest my seeds. This year 3 plants, next year many.

[@malajha9442]

Well done. Yes, I was also surprised to see the price of seeds. I have been collecting seeds from my plants for a long time. Appreciate your advise.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Keep on collecting. 🙂

[@KingBlobbyGoober]

Very informative, thank you. I live in northern California and my cilantro has just started to bolt. I can't wait to see if the seeds are ready for fall planting. Thanks again.

[@MTCali70]

Thank you Scott, I had never saved the seeds and I plant Cilantro and Coriander..this was a good video indeed..thank you..

[@suzannescott1817]

Thank you for this very interesting and informative video, I found it extremely useful as I’m preparing to let my cilantro go to seed!

[@Lady3536464]

Thank you! My indoor cilantro recently started to bolt so Im now looking forward to seeds rather than tossing it out.

[@mudandbleach]

Thank you, Scott! Really terrific lesson.

[@jerryFJ1200]

You got a great voice man, so soothing!

[@moodieslog]

Always using coriander when I ferment the pickles, just a few in each jar. And also love the cilantro leaves, although it's hard to find a place in my southern garden where cilantro thrives, because it gets really hot here in the summer. Thank you for the tutorial, helps me replan my garden where I can save a lot of my own seeds just by letting a few of my plants go to seed. Awesome as always

[@OmarSantos]

Great video! Please keep them coming!

[@robox2725]

I started harvesting seeds from flowers this past season but I didn’t do a very good job as I’m an inexperienced gardener. This video really helped me, thank you.

[@GardenerScott]

So glad to help.

[@namtaru1]

I like the video, he is meticulous and knowledgeable, its a good learning experience.

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

This was a great lesson on cilantro...thank you very much.

[@4shehadeh]

I love cilantro. Thank you this is helpful.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks for the comment. So glad to share with another cilantro lover. :)

[@traciewright3436]

That was amazing . Thank you for sharing . This really helped me.

[@Nocare89]

Thanks for the in-depth rundown. I planted cilantro in my first gardening run and what little sprouted is stunted so I have just left it for seeds.

[@BlueJay86]

Amazing video, Scott!!😍💖💖

[@livelife4471]

Very informative, well illustrated and explained. Thank you.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. You're welcome.

[@michaelmonaghan9226]

Great video Scott!

[@jadeg1804]

Your videos are so helpful!

[@raulopatriot9034]

Thank you so much for this VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION

[@izzyssaltlife]

I'm a new gardener and my cilantro is at that point yours is so i'm heading to the garden now to gather the seeds.I thought they were not good anymore because they looked to dry. Thanks for sharing .I sub'd !

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Welcome to the channel!

[@danssv8]

Love coriander seeds so full of flavour

[@marilynfann5199]

Thanks great information

[@CharlieIGuess]

This is a very well put video, and I usually don't like long videos for things I am searching for, but this video was just amazing, and I now have some cilantro growing and now I don't have to buy cilantro seeds for every time I want fresh cilantro, cause the ones at the store don't smell like good cilantro

[@pinkiesingh7941]

Thankyou for this video. Pl. post a video of how to grow coriander from seeds. It will be very helpful.😊 you are my favorite gardener.God bless you.😇

[@chantalgagne4808]

I need a few weeks vacation so I can watch all of your videos...

[@isabeld.9926]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@Mahmood7305]

Thank you for showing how to harvest our own coriander.

[@kat.66]

Thank you brother. Very informative.

[@christinepulido7500]

I wish you were my neighbor! Thank you for this video.

[@retake1697]

Great video thanks!

[@robertferrierealestate5679]

great video. Most importantly you know how old the seeds are. With packed ones you have no idea when they were harvested or if they'll even germinate. I bought seeds this year and had a 15% germination rate vs a 98% on seeds I harvested.

[@palemooon]

in Egypt we use coriander seeds in cooking as well .. whole or semicrushed for falafel for example as well as fully crushed for many of the traditional dishes and it is not that cheap .. thank you very much for a wonderful gardening lesson, I'm grateful as ever

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. I'm very glad it was helpful.

[@christywright2188]

Thank you Sir, this was very helpful. Missouri Wrightchk

[@naturally.natalie]

Genious video, I love it and will definitely try saving my own coriander seeds

[@GardenerScott]

Go for it!

[@MsWatchdog]

I can remember my mum doing this all year round.

[@Dapper_Dillinger504]

Thanks so much

[@cameronmccormick5158]

This is my first year growing seeds! I loved your video. How long will the dried seeds last if you’re using them for cooking?

[@mamazaineb8656]

I used to watch Bob Ross paint, you give off the same awesome vibe in your videos

[@NellaLongo]

Love it! Thx

[@RF-hb9rg]

Thank You for another great video.

[@GardenerScott]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@shirleyfrank08]

I love this I want to learn to garden herbs

[@shirleyfrank08]

This is great 👍

[@LiliansGardens]

i will co llect more cilantro seeds. I like too ill them and cook with the coriander. Great seed collection and you get coriander too.

[@joannaolivas9082]

That's awesome 👌

[@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914]

Thanks!!

[@nicholasphilip7733]

7 grams per plant. I think theres 80 seeds per gram approximately. So 35 grams is 2800 seeds its great feeling when you save those 3 to 4$ packets have 100 to 200 seeds or something ... and if you got excess ammounts grind it up and make coriander powder great feeling 😎 I am letting 9 go to seeds and im doing a fall crop for the leaves. I got this strain called pokey joe the cilantro roots are edible they use them in thai cooking ! Great detailed video !👍

[@ChacieWhat]

Thank you

[@emilmcculloch2941]

I am a new COVID-19 gardener and so grateful for your videos. Thank you. What is the best way to store the seeds once I go though the process and am waiting for the next season?

[@GardenerScott]

Store in a cool, dry, dark location. I use glass jars and envelopes.

[@kikiels7463]

Thank You🙏👌🌿

[@1thinkboss]

Thanks Buddy 💯💙🥰✌🏽

[@mshameemahmed]

Thanks, that is helpful. You can also visit, nearby Indian grocery and buy Cilantro seeds ( In Hindi, we call it, Dhaniya) and it will be listed for less than 10$ for 2lb or might be less. Indian use Cilantro Seed powder in cooking.

[@IamLilibel]

Fabulous video. Thank you. Def got the Bob Ross vibes.

[@peterm13]

thankx

[@sam111880]

Amazing I wonder about where you get herb seeds as propagating herbs and spices from cuttings is getting pretty easy. Then I thought about where the seed packets / seed come from. And just like carrots and other veg's that go to seed herbs do as well. Nice got to try leaving some herbs out to seed instead of for harvesting the herb or spice

[@brianramirez6205]

Your voice kept me drawn in. I did not expect to sit through this.

[@mvillarosa]

Not only are you very chill, your dog is very chill too! Thanks for the very helpful video! Mine has been flowering since June as well. Does it help to grow cilantro in containers in a shadier spot to stop from bolting so soon? I've got it in the raised bed in full sunlight.

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, during the heat of summer some shade can help delay bolting. There are also some slow-bolting varieties available.

[@jaskeda]

I love to eat cilantro seeds for seasoning

[@damedesmontagnes]

Coriander has pest management and pollinator and beneficial insect attractor benefits.

[@mamazaineb8656]

I use grinded cilantro with okra in sauce.lightly fry mince garlic, add crushed coriander seeds immediately then add to the okra in sauce

[@piroskha]

Thanks so much for the informative video! I live in Southern California and we have really long dry summers and very mild winters here. My first cilantro plant is already growing seeds now, in early June, and I am hoping to replant the seeds as soon as they are ready (without waiting until next year). Do I need to leave them on the current plant until they dry out if I am planning to replant them immediately?

[@GardenerScott]

Wait until they begin to dry to ensure they've matured completely, then you can sow right after that.

[@Gkuljian]

I had to laugh. I've been searching for fresh coriander to cook with. No wonder I couldn't find it. Haha. Thanks for the great videos. I'm still a pending gardener after procrastinating for decades. These videos just might wake the gardener in me yet.

[@GardenerScott]

Now you know. :) I hope you move forward as a gardener. I love it.

[@johncooper2790]

Great video! Would you consider making a video on cooking with coriander seeds?

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! I have a future video planned on cooking with garden herbs and coriander seeds are on my list.

[@beyondquestion]

14:38... I know this might sound a bit, foreign,^^ (I'm in Austria) but out here they actually use this seed as a spice, in a LOT of dishes. They call it Coriander and when u hear that in german, it's refering to the seed, they'Re specific when they talk about the leaf and mention it together (Coriander Blatt). Used whole in pickling and cooking (roast, baking) meats. \O>

[@joeltm8697]

Wow, I didn’t realize how much of a ripoff cilantro seeds are! Those look so easy to mass produce 😅

[@Sully365]

most seeds are. I bought 1 red pepper in the spring, ate the pepper, sowed the seeds, had 12 plans giving peppers all fall, and then saved the seeds for next year.

[@jeninlight]

Chris Sullivan some things can be tricky though. If you plant sweet peppers near hot peppers, they easily cross pollinate. It won’t impact the flavor of that years fruit, but the seeds may produce a hybrid, and the flavor may not be what you expect 😊 but yeah, I totally grew pepper plants this year from store bought pepper seeds.

[@jeninlight]

It’s totally cheaper to buy whole unground cilantro ‘seasoning’ and plant those to start, usually get way more for a fraction vs buying ‘seeds’ 😂

[@rebel4466]

Hard to aquire potato seeds though lol

[@angiegrote8335]

@@rebel4466 pretty sure you just cut up a potato and plant those pieces as "seeds" to grow potatoes.

[@stephaniehanuman-dale6279]

Cilantro seeds=coriander 💚 great to use in recipes with cumin❤️

[@rjstewart]

I understand the reason behind cleaning up the seeds for the purpose of weighing them for the video or making coriander but I don’t put 1/4 of the effort in when using them as seeds for the next crop.

[@deltadogification]

Hey Scott, I am new to Gardening, well I actually havnt started yet, I was wondering about the straw mulch. Is that a specific kind of straw mulch that you prefer? I am sorry if you have covered this already in other videos. I have started with your oldest videos and am not through the whole play list. I am trying to put together a list of items that I will need right off the bat. Thanks so much for these videos.

[@GardenerScott]

I just but whatever bales of straw my local ranch supply store offers. I would stay away from ornamental straw from craft stores; it might be sprayed with preservatives or hardeners. Enjoy the new world of gardening.

[@michellechouinard1578]

Any tips on storing seeds over winter? Thanks!

[@GardenerScott]

Cool, dry, and dark are the key aspects. I have other videos that discuss it in detail.

[@eliznaomistuart]

Thank you for this helpful video! I have a question. Do we need to allow the cilantro plants to completely dry up and die like yours did? I think my cilantro plants are in a space where they will probably stay at least somewhat green through the summer, even if I stop watering them, but I’m hoping the seeds will mature and dry anyway to harvest in the early fall. We are in Northern California (Oakland) and they are in a somewhat shady spot. Thank you for any additional advice.

[@GardenerScott]

The seeds can mature while the plant is still green. You can harvest them when you see them browning.