Coriander is easily grown from seed, with the seed taking around 2 weeks to sprout above the ground. It can be direct sown, about 6mm deep watch for slugs and snails mowing it down before you see it or started in punnets then transplanted in weeks.
If you prefer to purchase seedlings, these can be successfully transplanted; however, try not to disturb the roots too much when doing so, as this can set the plant back. Grow in a sunny position over Autumn, Winter and early Spring. If grown in warm weather, it will need some shade. Prepare the soil as for other types of herbs i. Leaves can be snipped off as required, normally when the plant has reached at least 15cm.
Alternatively, harvest the whole plant, or grow the plant to full maturity and wait for the seed to form and dry. Growing lots of coriander will give you all these options! A plastic bag over the top will prolong their freshness.
Alternatively, coriander can be stored in a plastic bag for around 2 weeks in the fridge. Coriander leaves can be frozen in freezer bags, however may be mushy once thawed. There are numerous ways of freezer storage, including in ice cubes and separating and laying each leaf flat prior. For those interested, internet research gives informative pictorials and methods. Thanks for the advice! I wonder if we need to thin them though, because I put 3 seeds per hole in a seedling tray and most of them are growing now.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys! I have always lightly pestle and mortared my seed before sewing. You can do it with your fingers as an alternative. Hi Helen, Thanks for your growing tips. Do you recommend soaking seeds prior to direct sewing? Thanks Helen for your advice.
I live in Maryborough ex melb and have attempted for the first time to grow coriander. Started off well and then …….. I will certainly being growing again in Autumn and protect it from the winter frosts! Me and many people I know have had a problem with coriander bolting to seed with practically no leaf. You can treat coriander plants as a cut-and-come-again crop.
Otherwise, allow them to run to seed and allow the seeds to develop on the plant and harvest them before they are shed. Slugs and snails will feed on young coriander seedlings. They can be identified by the slime trails that they leave, as well as the damage they do. Aphids are sap-sucking insects which can quickly infest young plants, stunting growth. Bolting occurs when coriander plants produce flowers and set seed early.
As they are annuals, the plants will die once they have set seed. Bolting can be triggered by stress, such as sudden dry periods. Breadcrumbs Home Tools Growing guides How to grow coriander. How to grow coriander Coriander has recently become a very popular herb to grow at home. Coriander varieties Coriander is usually available as the species Coriandrum sativum , although the variety Calypso has good bolting resistance and can be cut back and allowed to regrow several times, and Confetti has fern-like foliage.
When to Plant. Choose a plant. I live in Arlington Texas and I planted it in half a whiskey barrel with several other herbs. I planted at end of March and my plant is about 3 feet tall now. I LOVE cilantro Cilantro does taste like soap to me. I thought it may have been because I used too much until I read this article. Cilantro tastes terrible to me.
I always hated Mexican food because it tasted bad, then I found out that it was just the herb I didn't like. I started ordering it without cilantro and now I love Mexican food!
We live in Central Texas and I have yet to find the perfect time for Cilantro growth. I have tried for 4 years to grow this wonderfl herb and have yet to be successful. It gets very hot here and I would love to have some help. I have never planted in the fall, maybe that is where I have gone wrong.
Please, anyone, help! I love this on Mexican food. I didn't plant, per say, I scattered Cilantro seeds at the end of summer about 20 years ago and it has reseeded ever since. Harvest leaves as opposed to pulling up plant. Allow it to bloom and seed and you shouldn't have to worry about replanting. Good luck and enjoy fresh throughout the cooler weather! Hi ive started growing herbs and have been lucky with qiute a few especially the ones in question.
I have planted mine in a small planter next to loveage and it has flowered. However this is lemon coriander i purchased. Hope this is helpful to you. If you have any tips on rosemary or oregano id be happy for any feedback. Good luck. I just changed the location of my plant.
Last year had half day shade, this year, full sun. I should have left it alone! The sun is destroying it. Thinking about harvesting the leaves. I save for what I need for a week. I then take the remaining cilantro, leaf and stem and roll it horizontally very tight. Then I put it in a freezer bag kept tight with rubber bands and place it in the freezer. Whenever a recipe calls for cilantro, especially salsa, I take the frozen cilantro out, and shave what I need then place it back in the freezer.
The taste in indistinguishable from freshly picked cilantro! My fresh salsas are met with much satisfaction as my other dishes! I, too, live in central Texas - Cedar Park to be exact. I want to grow cilantro too but it seems we are nearing the end of the growing season and it's only mid-March. I don't know if you are on Facebook but there is a group called "Central Texas Backyard Gardeners" you can join.
They are very knowledgeable about our specific area. I just planted 3 cilantro plants and from what they tell me I am 1 at the end of the growing season 2 plant it in the Fall 3 when it bolts let the seeds fall where they may and you will get new plants in the Fall.
No answers yet on hy the nurseries seem to think this is a Spring plant in our area if it bolts as soon as it gets hot. One year I purchased a cilantro Plant from a nursery and got a wonderful plant where the leaves tasted similar to parsley.
The next year I purchased what I thought was the same cilantro plant and got the stinky coriander plant. And everywhere I look everyone is saying these two are the same plant. Evidently they haven't ever eaten the real cilantro plant. It's similar to parsley but not quite parsley- less flavorful.
On the otherhand the coriander plant is very stinky, offensive tasting, skunk like. Why anyone likes this is beyond me! But the coriander seed is a nice peppery tasting seed and one that is very good.
Talk about double talking this is one for the century! I used to think it smelt like ants. The tiny ones we get in Australia. Now I love the smell and taste! I love cilantro, but, do have a good friend that just hates it due to it tasting like soap to her.
I have been having trouble growing it probably due to hot weather during our summers in Pennsylvania. I will try the tips I found here during our next growing season. Thank you! Last yr I planted cilantro from seed.
It went to seed quickly. In NJ it was fairly dry. To my surprise it re sprouted in the late fall.
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