Coriander European

Coriander European — variety description

Coriander European (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). Coriander is an annual plant with a strong smell.

Easy to grow all year round.

Both the young leaves and the seeds can be used.

Coriander seeds can be harvested when they turn brown, which usually happens around September.

It is important to dry the seeds after they have been harvested. It can be used in a variety of dishes and pastries.

Coriander provides aromatic leaves (cilantro) for Asian and Mexican cuisine and seeds — a classic spice for sausages and lukanka.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 86%
• Seeds per packet: 425–575 pcs (5 g)
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: March – May and August and September; direct
• Flowering: April and May
• Harvest: May – August
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Coriander European

Coriander European seeds are sown in March – May and August and September. The plants flower in April and May. Harvest in May – August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Coriander European

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1–1.5 cm
• Spacing: 15–20 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

The plants are vigorous and fast-growing, so they can germinate earlier. It develops best in sunny places on moister soils. Only 35 to 40 days are needed until full maturity. The fruits of the spice are gathered together and are round in shape. These contain the coriander seeds, which are widely used in cooking. Coriander is a plant that is not so demanding about soil, but rather about light and moisture.

Sow every 3 weeks — in hot weather it bolts quickly. Lightly crush the seeds before sowing.

Harvest and use

The leaves are picked before flowering, the seeds — when they turn brown.

Frequently asked questions

When should Coriander European be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May and August and September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 425–575 seeds, pack size 5 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 86%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.