Coriander
Coriander, also called Chinese parsley or Arabic parsley, is an aromatic plant native to Europe and Asia. Coriander is very interesting in the kitchen because we eat its leaves but also its seeds.
The fresh leaves with a very pronounced smell flavor soups, raw vegetables, fish, poultry, they are widely used in oriental and Asian cuisine.
The seeds have a spicy scent and enhance meats, fish, sauces, liqueurs. They are appetizers and digestive.
Technical sheet
Latin name Coriandrum sativum Type Aromatic place of culture Balcony/Terrace/Garden/Kitchen Growth Type Annual Exposure Sun - Partial Shade Height 30cm - 40cm Spacing
15-30cm Germination 5-15 days Sowing June reseed every 3 weeks Harvest 45 days Successful sowing
When the risk of frost has passed, in rows 20 cm apart in sunny position and sheltered in drained, humus-rich and cool soil. Frequent watering until emergence (3 weeks). Lighten. You can cultivate in partial shade to avoid too rapid bolting. It is quite possible to grow coriander in pots, make sure you provide it with a sand/potting mix and a drainage layer so that the water drains away properly. The plant being tall and its stem thin, ridge or stake your plants. Mulch the feet. Adding compost.
You can re-sow coriander every 3 weeks to have leaves until the end of summer.Harvest
Harvest leaves as you need them from late spring until late summer, seeds in September/October.