Cilantro doesn’t live forever. It’s an annual. After about eight weeks, it will flower no matter what you do. That’s okay.
Let it flower. The bees love it. The seeds are coriander. You get two spices for the price of one plant. That’s a deal.
Until then, trim with confidence. Snip with joy. You’re not killing your plant. You’re convincing it to stay young, vibrant, and delicious. Now go make some salsa.