Coriander: Leaves (Cilantro) and Seeds from One Plant
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Coriander is a herb with two lives — fresh leaves in spring and fragrant seeds in summer.
Sowing
Coriander is sown directly — it dislikes transplanting. Sow from March to May and again in August–September, at a depth of 1–1.5 cm. Lightly crush the large “seeds” (they are fruits containing two seeds each) for faster germination.
Why it bolts quickly
In warm weather and long days coriander quickly sends up a flower stalk, and the leaves become feathery and less aromatic. In summer sow in partial shade and choose “leaf” varieties that are slower to bolt.
Sow every 2–3 weeks for a constant supply of fresh leaves.
Leaves
Cut when the plants are 10–15 cm tall. The leaves are used fresh — dried, they lose almost all of their aroma.
Seeds
Let some of the plants flower and set seed. When the seeds turn brown, cut the stems, place them head down in a paper bag and leave them to finish drying.
Photo: Rupeshm364, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
