Raw / fresh
Use fresh leaves raw as garnish, in salads, dressings, pestos, chutneys, teas, and herb sauces.
Herbs
Coriander growing guide
Dual-purpose herb — the leaves (cilantro) and seeds are used in completely different cuisines. Bolts quickly in heat. Sow successionally for continuous leaf harvest.
7-14 daysGermination
25-35 daysHarvest
5 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Apr - Sep |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Mar - Sep |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Feb - Oct |
| Temperate | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Feb - Oct |
| Cool | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Feb - Sep |
| Arid | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Mar - Sep |
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Coriander after harvest.
Cooked
Add near the end of cooking to soups, curries, stir-fries, eggs, noodles, or sauces to keep aroma bright.
Store / preserve
Freeze, dry, make pesto, herb oil, vinegar, infused salt, or paste.
Try: Fresh garnish, Pesto or chutney, Herb tea, Infused oil.
Good companions
Spinach, Lettuce, Tomato, Anise
Avoid near
Fennel
Growing note
Sow every 3-4 weeks for continuous supply. Bolt-resistant varieties available.
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