Coriander Long Standing

Also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro from the Spanish, coriander is a popular and widely used aromatic herb throughout the world. It has green foliage that resembles flat-leaf parsley, but its fresh scent is reminiscent of citrus. Everything in cilantro is consumed: root, stems, leaves and flowers. Sow cilantro continuously to ensure a summer-long supply.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures for germination: 13 to 21ºC

time for germination: 10 to 14 days

When to sow:

direct sowing after any risk of frost, when the soil is warm OR

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last date in your area

Sowing technique: in line

Draw a line in the ground (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it.

Transplant outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost has been eliminated

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 20 cm

between rows: 30 to 45 cm

Height of the plants: 30 to 50 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: sun or light shade

When to harvest: 25 days for young leaves, 50 days for mature leaves

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±400

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            4.5 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer