coriander
coriander or Coriandrum sativum
A quick growing, aromatic annual that is widely used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or Indian cooking. All parts of the plant are edible, but it is primarily grown for the fresh leaves and dried seeds. It's a delicious herb which is well worth growing. Keep in a pot or plant in a border and enjoy fresh herb all summer.
How to care for Coriandrum sativum:
Coriander grows best in full sun and well-drained soil; keep it consistently moist but not waterlogged. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth and stop it bolting (putting energy into flower growth rather than leaf growth) too quickly, and if it does start to flower, snip off the flower heads to slow it down.
Avoid growing it in very hot or dry conditions as this speeds up bolting - partial shade can help in summer. Feed occasionally with a balanced liquid fertiliser if you’re harvesting many leaves. Snip older leaves down to about 5cm (2in) above the soil level to encourage the plant to produce a second flush of young growth.
Avoid growing it in very hot or dry conditions as this speeds up bolting - partial shade can help in summer. Feed occasionally with a balanced liquid fertiliser if you’re harvesting many leaves. Snip older leaves down to about 5cm (2in) above the soil level to encourage the plant to produce a second flush of young growth.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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