Cilantro adds a distinct, lively flavor to your food, and it's easy to grow at home. ... You don't need to prune cilantro until you're ready to harvest. But removing the flowers can keep this annual herb growing longer. Sterilize pruning shear blades with rubbing alcohol before and after pruning.

Will cilantro keep growing if you cut it back?

Cilantro that is cut back entirely will eventually grow back, but we recommend cutting just what you need at a time to encourage robust growth. If cilantro is grown under ideal conditions with regular harvests, the same plant will keep producing for many weeks.

Why is my cilantro growing so tall?

When the weather gets warm, cilantro will send up tall shoots that will flower, signaling that their harvest season is over. Plant cilantro in its own space so it has room to re-seed.