Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Coriandrum
Coriander, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.
Soil Temperature
10°C – 25°C
Spacing
20 – 45 cm
Harvest
4–7 weeks
Sowing
Easy to grow. Sow in garden.
Growing Schedule Zone 8b
Companions
Avoid Growing Near
Growing Notes
Broadcast sow and thin to 45 cm apart. Grows to about 60 cm. A half-hardy herb with feathery leaves. Grows more reliably from seeds as coriander is liable to bolt to flower and seed when seedlings are transplanted. Coriander is frost tender but it doesn't like extreme heat. Needs a sunny spot and mulch to prevent drying out. Keep very well watered. If they dry out, then they will bolt to seed. Plant in successions (planting new seed every few weeks) to get a continuous supply.
Culinary Hints
Use the leaves to flavour hot meals or add fresh to salads. The seeds can be dried and ground up for curries.