Coriander: How to Grow It for Fragrant Leaves and Seeds
Coriandrum sativum
Growing coriander: annual aromatic herb with intense scent, essential in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. Fresh leaves and dried seeds.
Characteristics
Coriander is an annual herb with a distinctive scent, essential in Asian, Middle Eastern and Mexican cooking. It grows quickly from seed in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil, offering first fresh leaves and later the round dried seeds. From sowing to harvest: 60 days.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
