Growing Cilantro In Containers

I've written an article about basic cilantro/coriander growing techniques, but didn't specifically address the option of growing cilantro in a pot. Cilantro has a taproot, which means that it roots deeply. This makes it a poor candidate for transplanting, and pretty much also means that it needs a very deep pot, 12 inches or more. The other option is to grow it in a soilless medium, like a