Guide to growing Coriander
Coriander is often used in cooking, with both its seeds and leaves being used in many dishes.
Coriandrum plants are hardy annuals and grow to a height of 30 to 60cm. They bloom with petite flowers of white, lavender or pink in the early summer.
Some common names for Coriandrum genus plants include Coriander, Chinese Parsley and Cilantro.
How to grow Coriander (Coriandrum)
If planning to grow Coriandrum outdoors from the off it is best to sow out the seed every two weeks at a depth of 1cm from the last frost of spring until the autumn. Coriander likes to grow in an area of that has plenty of sunlight, and prefers a rich soil of pH 6 to 7. If you plan to grow seedlings of coriander indoors then they should be grown in peat pots and prepared about 6 to 7 weeks before you plan to put them out, from early spring onwards. Alternatively you can grow them indoors all year around.
Harvesting Coriander
Both the leaves and seeds of coriander can be used in cooking. Coriander seeds should be harvested by covering the stalks in a paper bag, tape the bottom of it, and allow the coriander seed to set. When ready simply snip the stem and remove the bag, and rub the fruit to release the coriander seeds. If you are harvesting the leaves then simply snip them off when require and use fresh.