CorianderCoriandrum sativum

Coriander

Coriander plants

1. Coriandrum globosum
2. Coriandrum majus
3. Selinum coriandrum

1. Cilantro
2. Chinese parsley
3. Dhania

1. Cilantro
2. Chinese parsley

1. Wanzenkümmel

1. Cilantro
2. Coriander seed

1. Coliander

1. NameCilantro

   Languageen

   Clarification

   In North America, primarily refers to the leaves/herb, while 'coriander' refers to the seeds.

1. Coriander
2. Cilantro
3. Chinese parsley

1. Tracheophyta
2. Angiospermae
3. Eudicotyledonae
4. Asteridae

Carrot family

1. Petroselinum crispum
2. Anethum graveolens
3. Foeniculum vulgare

1. leaves
2. seeds
3. roots

Coriander is an essential culinary herb valued for both its fresh leaves and aromatic seeds. While straightforward to grow, it is prone to 'bolting' or premature flowering during hot weather. The best way to ensure a continuous harvest of fresh greens is through successive sowings every three weeks.

1. Tasksowing

   Label

   Outdoor Sowing

   Priorityhigh

   Months

   1. 4
   2. 5
   3. 6
   4. 7
   5. 8

1. Taskmaintenance

   Label

   Weed Control

   Prioritymedium

   Months

   1. 6
   2. 7
   3. 8

Full sun to partial shade

Protected, especially during flowering

Well-drained, humus-rich, loamy-sandy

Regularly, never let soil dry out completely

Small applications of compost before sowing are usually sufficient.

Good companions: Cabbage, beetroot, lettuce. Poor companions: Fennel.

1. Potatoes
2. Legumes
3. Cereals

1. Cabbage
2. Lettuce
3. Leeks

Do not grow after other umbellifers to prevent soil fatigue and disease buildup.

1. Sucking insects
2. Soil-borne larvae

1. Fungal diseases
2. Bacterial pathogens

1. Consistent soil moisture
2. Wide spacing for ventilation
3. Follow crop rotation

In case of wilting, first check soil moisture and roots for pest infestation.

1. Slugpowdery-mildew

   Severitymedium

   Conditions

   1. Dry-warm weather
   2. Humid nights

   Affected parts

   1. Leaves
   2. Stems

   Prevention

   1. Adequate spacing
   2. Watering from below

   Organic control

   1. Wettable sulfur
   2. Milk-water mixture (1:8)

1. Symptom

   Leaves turn yellow and plant immediately forms flower stalks.

   Possible causes

   1. Trockenstress
   2. Hitzestress

   First checks

   1. Check soil moisture
   2. Monitor site temperature

1. Bolting is often misinterpreted as nutrient deficiency.

1. Germination
2. Leaf rosette formation
3. Stem elongation (Bolting)
4. Umbellate flowering
5. Fruit development (Green seeds)
6. Seed ripening (Browning)
7. Plant senescence

Annual plant with a rapid development cycle, especially during warm weather.

June to August

White to pale pink

Compound umbel

Continuous from June until frost

August to September

Leaves can be harvested regularly as needed, as long as the heart of the plant remains intact.

1. Leaves: Reaching sufficient size (approx. 10-15 cm)
2. Seeds: Color shift from green to light brown
3. Seeds: Emit a pleasant spicy scent instead of the 'bug-like' smell of unripe seeds

Use leaves immediately or place in a glass of water. Allow seeds to fully air-dry after harvest.

In the refrigerator in a damp cloth for approx. 2-3 days.

Store dried seeds in a cool, dark, and airtight container (up to 2 years).

Herb (short-term) / Spice (long-term)

Leaves: Days; Seeds: Years

1. Freezing (leaves in oil or water)
2. Drying (seeds only)
3. Pickling (roots)

1. Spice industry
2. Essential oils for perfumery
3. Liqueur production

Leaves: Citrusy, fresh; Seeds: Spicy, nutty, slightly sweet.

1. Curries
2. Salsa
3. Bread spice (seeds)
4. Asian soups

1. Leaves
2. Flowers
3. Seeds
4. Roots

No toxicity known for common consumption. Due to genetics, some people perceive the taste as soapy.

Leaves and young stems are mostly used raw as a garnish or in salads.

No crossing with other herbs except other coriander varieties.

Hang whole seed umbels in a paper bag and let dry until the seeds drop off.

Use at least 5-10 plants for seed saving to maintain genetic diversity.

As an annual herbaceous plant, coriander does not undergo lignification; classic fruit tree pruning principles are not applicable.

The open umbel flowers are particularly attractive to hoverflies and parasitic wasps, which are natural predators of aphids.

1. Resow every 3 weeks.
2. Do not transplant as the taproot is sensitive.
3. Seeds only smell pleasant after drying.

Main time for the first outdoor sowing.

Continuous harvest and seed collection.