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1. Photography © Ray Spence
Coriander
Photography © Ray Spence
This leafy herb, also known as cilantro,
is easy to grow for its fresh, young leaves.
It can be grown indoors, and outside, in
many months of the year. Each sowing can
be picked several times. Sow every 3 to 4
weeks for a regular supply.
Coriander leaves have a distinctive citrusy
flavour, which goes will with curries,
couscous and rice dishes.
Think Asian, Latin American and Caribbean.
It can also make a pesto sauce.
The leaves are picked when plants are
10-15cm tall, about 8 weeks after sowing.
Suggested pot size: A wide pot or tray, 10-15 cm deep.
All coriander varieties can be grown in pots.
Choose one for leaf, rather than seed, production.
Some to try:
‘Cilantro’
‘Confetti’ – has frilly leaves
Plant
Growing tips
As soon as the plants are large
enough, pull out any excess seedlings
so the remaining ones are around
3-5 cm apart. Keep pots in light
shade in hot weather.
Harvest leaves regularly so they
are used young and fresh.
1. Fill pot or tray with moist compost and firm gently.
2. Sprinkle seed evenly over the surface, 2-3cm apart.
3. Cover with a 1cm layer of compost.
4. Water well.
1.
Gently pull out excess seedlings,
leaving the rest about 5cm apart.
2.
You can use the ones pulled
out as seasoning.
Grow
Eat
Coriander
1.
When the plants are around
10cm tall, start to harvest.
2.
Pick individual leaves, or cut them
off, leaving a short stump of plant
to grow again once or twice.
Compost to use:
Multipurpose, organic and peat- free.
Watering tips:
Covering the pot with clear plastic,
glass or cling film will keep the
compost moist until the seedlings
come up. Keep well watered,
especially in hot weather.
Use a can with a ‘rose’ attached
to spread the water evenly.
Support: None needed
Protection: None needed
Feeding: None needed
Early
Spring
Feb
Spring
Mar
Apr
Summer
May
Jun
Jul
Autumn
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Sow / grow indoors
Sow / grow outdoors
Harvest
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