Overview of Coriander

The herb coriander belongs to the family Apiaceae. Other names for it include Chinese parsley, cilantro, or dhania. Fresh leaves and dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking, but all parts of the plant are edible. Both cilantro and coriander are plants belonging to the Coriandrum sativum family. 

More to love in Coriander: 

• The leaves and stem of the plant are called cilantro
• The dried seeds of the plant are called coriander
• Coriander leaves and stems are known internationally as coriander
• The fruits yielded from the plant are considered coriander seeds

Benefits of Coriander

Coriander is a herb that has many health benefits. In addition to tasting great, it is also loaded with antioxidants, beta-carotene, and folate. When your cells are protected from oxidative stress, they feel soft, supple, and glowing.

There are also small amounts of calcium, potassium, niacin, and phosphorus. The leaves of coriander have many beneficial properties, including boosting immunity, improving digestion, improving kidney function, etc.

How to sow and care for Coriander Seeds

Herbs such as coriander are relatively easy to grow. Seeds can be planted outside early in the summer in well-prepared soil or in pots filled with multipurpose compost. Be sure to thinly sow the seeds and lightly cover them. Germination usually takes between 7 and 20 days.

To ensure a constant supply of leaves, plant every three to four weeks. Seedlings must be thinned so that there is a gap of 10cm between plants, and they must be in a sunny place. Keeping the seeds moist and covered is one of the benefits of sowing undercover. Keep the seeds between 15-18°C.

Germination of Coriander Seeds begins after a few days. Moisture should be maintained in soil and compost, but excess watering should be avoided. Soil or compost that is too dry can cause premature flowering.

While plants do not need to be fed very often, liquid fertilizer can be beneficial occasionally. Plants that produce seeds should be weeded regularly to prevent growth from being halted. Make sure the soil stays moist at all times.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Sowing Time: March-September
• Water Tolerance: No
• Bloom Time: 20-30 Days
• Temperature: 10-50 degrees F
• Kingdom: Plantae 
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids 
• Order: Apiales 
• Family: Apiaceae 
• Genus: Coriandrum 
• Species: C. sativum
• Uses: In many dishes