I never looked into cilantro, because I'm one of those people who think it smells and tastes like soap. 😂
I might have to reconsider, though. After reading this, I looked it up,and it really is a beneficial plant.
Cilantro attracts beneficial insects to the garden, including tachinid flies, parasitoid wasps and hoverflies. In addition, cilantro discourages harmful insects such as aphids, potato beetles and spider mites.
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There are always a ton of bugs in the flowers when I walk by now. Everyone near me is happy I'm growing it too.