Growing Coriander (cilantro)
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Below are general guidelines for growing coriander including plant height to
enable you to plan exactly where to place them when growing amongst other
plants.
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Plant Height |
Up
to 60cm/2 ft |
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Where to Sow |
Outdoors/indoors
in pots 7.5cm/3" diameter or directly in the ground in a sunny
position. |
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Sowing time |
Outdoors
- March/April
- temperature +16C/61F. Can be grown all year round indoors. |
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How to Sow |
3
seeds per pot - 12mm/1/2-inch deep |
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After Germination |
Keep
moist. |
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Growing on -
in Pots |
When
5cm/2-inches tall, thin to 1 plant per pot. Seedlings to not transplant well.
Harden off plants which have been raised indoors and
finally move
outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. |
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Growing on -
in open
ground |
When
5cm/2-inches tall, Thin or plant out 15cm/6-inches apart. |
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Harvesting |
Whole
plants when 15cm/6-inches tall or leaves (sparingly) as and when
needed. Gather the seeds as they ripen. |
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Uses |
The
leaves and seeds are widely used as an ingredient and garnish in Asian
cooking including curries
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