They do as well in pots as in the ground, but the plants are quite sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
You can use whole coriander seeds right from your spice rack to start growing cilantro. They do as well in pots as in the ground, but the plants are quite sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. Start them indoors or plant them outside after the threat of frost in a nice sunny spot. When the stems are 4 to 6 inches tall, start snipping the fresh new stems and leaves to use in the kitchen. (The older, ferny-type leaves taste bitter.)