The good news is that your cilantro wants to be cut. In fact, it’s begging for a haircut. Pruning isn’t punishment; it’s the plant’s version of a high-five.
Think of it like this: if you never get your hair trimmed, it just grows longer and frays. Cilantro does the same, but instead of split ends, it shoots up a flower stalk called bolting. Once it bolts, the leaves turn bitter and the party is over.
Pruning is your way of saying, “Hey, buddy, stay in the leafy phase a little longer.” You’re tricking it into being productive instead of romantic. And trust me, you want the romance to wait.