Coriander Herb Seeds.

Coriander Herb Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A versatile and aromatic annual herb producing fresh green leaves and spicy seeds used widely in cooking.

 

Coriander is valued for its dual purpose harvest of foliage and seed.

 

Unlike many herbs Coriander offers both leafy flavour for salads curries and garnishes and dried seeds for spice blends and baking making it one of the most useful herbs for the kitchen garden.

 

Its reliable growth and quick maturity make it a favourite for home gardeners and allotments.

 

Seed Qty Approx 3 grams

 

Sow March to June directly outdoors or in pots. Germination 7 to 14 days at 15–20°C. Soil and Position Fertile well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 30–60 cm with finely divided leaves and umbels of white flowers. Harvesting Leaves from May onwards; seeds from July to September.

 

Sowing instructions

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 cm deep and 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15 cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Successional sowings provide a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering to encourage lush foliage. Harvest leaves frequently to prolong growth. Allow some plants to flower and set seed for spice harvest. Coriander prefers cooler conditions and may bolt in hot weather.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for culinary use in salads curries soups and baking. Coriander Herb produces aromatic leaves and seeds creating versatile flavours for the kitchen. Highly suitable for home gardens and allotments. Attractive to pollinators and excellent for companion planting.

 

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