Growing your own herbs at home has become a healthy, sustainable and economical alternative to constantly buying fresh produce from the market. Coriander, in particular, is an herb highly valued for its flavor and nutritional properties.
However, its price can be high and its durability limited. This homemade method allows you to enjoy fresh cilantro all year round without the need for soil, fertilizers, or large investments. Plus, you’ll be helping the environment by reusing materials you’d normally throw away.
With a little dedication and perseverance, you will turn plastic bottles into small gardens that will beautify your home and improve your diet.
Below is the video detailing the step-by-step, from the Top DIY channel:
Materials Needed
- Empty plastic bottles
- Scissors or sharp knife
- Coriander roots (also applicable to chives, celery, or spring onions)
- Running water
- Dried and crushed eggshells (optional)
Step by step
Preparation of the bottles:
- Remove the cap from the bottle.
- Cut the bottle about 2/3 of its height.
- Smooth the edge with a hot iron to avoid cuts.
Planting cilantro:
- Clean the roots of the cilantro.
- Insert the roots into the mouth of the bottle and push them into the body of the bottle.
- Add enough water to cover only the roots.
Maintenance:
- Change the water every 2-3 days.
- Place the bottles in a sunny location.
- Optional: Add dried, ground eggshells to the water to enrich it with calcium.
Additional Tips
- Use this method with celery, scallions, or scallions as well.
- Eggshells help root development and prevent diseases.
- For efficiency, disinfect the peels by drying them in the sun or in an air fryer.
- Take the opportunity to teach children about sustainability and biology.
- Place the bottles on vertical or hanging stands to save space.
- Rotate the location of the bottles each week to ensure even sun exposure.
- Make sure you don’t completely cover the roots to prevent them from rotting.
- Perform a monthly cleaning of the bottles with white vinegar to remove residue.
- Use stickers to identify the herbs grown, especially if you decide to plant multiple varieties.
This simple method turns waste into sources of life and fresh food. Growing cilantro and other herbs in this way is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and rewarding.
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