Success Growing Coriander
How hard can it be growing Coriander? Not very and it is even easier with these secrets of success from expert gardeners.
Successful Coriander Growing
- One of the easiest herbs to grow from seed. Sow directly outside in a herb patch, container or on a windowsill.
- Coriander appreciates full sun and good soil without frost.
- In the right conditions it will grow like crazy but dislikes its long tap root being disturbed.
- Harvest when leaves are 6 inches high and sow crops every 3 weeks for a continuous supply.
- Coriander is rich in vitamins A and C and can be used fresh in curries, stir fries and salads.
- Coriander is a Mediterranean plant and once established does not need much water.
Coriander from Seed
- Seeds at Thompson & Morgan
- Other names for Coriander include Coriandrum sativum, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley or varities Calypso and confetti
- Sow coriander seed outdoors from April to July in light, well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth.
- Choose a position in full sun. Sow seed thinly at a depth of 1cm (½in) in rows 30cm (12″) apart.
- When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23cm (9″) apart.
- Can also be sown in late summer for winter use, with cloche protection and full light for quality foliage production.
Photo Credits
Coriander by John and Gill CC BY-NC 2.0
Coriander by YaelBeeri CC BY-NC 2.0
Coriander by jbhangoo CC BY-ND 2.0
Coriander all dressed up and nowhere to go except into the cooking!