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Coriander (Cilantro)
Coriandrum sativum
A dual-purpose herb: fresh leaves (cilantro) for cooking and dried seeds (coriander) for spice. Grows fast and bolts quickly in heat — perfect for cool seasons.
Difficulty
easy
Sunlight
Partial to Full Sun (4-6 hours)
Watering
Regular — keep soil moist
Growth Time
21-30 days for leaves, 90 days for seeds
How to Grow
Sow seeds directly 1cm deep, 5cm apart. Best in cool weather — spring and autumn. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Bolts quickly in heat. Harvest leaves young, or let plants flower to collect coriander seeds.
Growth Phases
1
Germination (7-10 days)
Seeds split and sprout
2
Leaf Growth (2-3 weeks)
Flat, parsely-like leaves grow rapidly
3
Harvest (leaves) (1-2 weeks)
Cut leaves when 10-15cm tall
4
Bolting (1-2 weeks)
Plant sends up a flower stalk
5
Seed Formation (3-4 weeks)
Small round seeds develop — harvest when brown
Care Tips
- •Succession sow for continuous harvest
- •Bolts fast in heat — grow in cool seasons
- •Crush seeds slightly before planting for better germination
- •Both leaves and seeds are edible and useful
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