Tips For Growing Coriander From Seed
Coriander is one of the easiest herbs to grow from seed. It can be planted fairly early (after spring) and thrives in hot, sunny, dry climates. Planting coriander from seed in warm, dry weather will encourage it more to bolt up faster and provide you with the seeds you’re after. Also, neglecting the plant slightly, either not watering it very much or not misting enough when it s planted, will encourage it to grow faster too. Once it starts growing, all you have to do is keep feeding it with your regular liquid fertilizer and watch as it sprouts and spreads itself pretty quickly all over your garden.
You might be wondering what’s so special about growing coriander from seed. There are many reasons for this. One of the best things is that the young leaves (and shoots) are so pretty. Also, as long as you know how to prune your growing herbs growing season, you’ll never have a problem with over-watering, which can cause them to wilt.
When you buy a sack of coriander from seed, or plant it yourself, you need to know how to prepare the soil properly. If you don’t have sandy soil, use a well-rotted garden bed soil. If you don’t have clay soil, use a mixture of ingredients such as perlite, sand and compost to get the soil started. Place the seed in about two to three inches deep holes, making sure and that it lies flat against the soil, but not completely covered. This makes it easier for the roots to spread out and get all the nutrients they need. If it rains before you plant, let the water drain and repopulate a few days later.
While your seed quickly germinates, you should prune the plants regularly. Do this at least two weeks after planting, but preferably when the weather is warm and the ground is moist. Pruning should be done even more often in the later seasons, when the tree starts to reach its peak height.
Once the seed is planted, you should make sure it gets the right amount of sunlight, nutrients and water. The main thing is that it receives the right amount of light, and that it gets the right amount of water. It should always be about six inches to eight inches deep. When it is planting, use a spade to dig holes that are about one inch deep. The holes should be about six inches in diameter. When you are planting, you should cover the holes with gravel but leave about one inch of gravel in the bottom of the holes for drainage.
When the hole is about one inch deep, place another pot above the first, and then fill in the holes with dirt. This will act as a shade. When the herb starts growing, the leaves will grow in a crescent shape around the rim of the pot. This will provide maximum shade for the herb.
One of the worst ways to garden coriander is to simply start growing herbs out in the garden and hope they grow to be a good crop. If you have seed in your kitchen or back yard, it’s not going to do you much good unless you have a good sunny location for planting. Some herbs such as dill, fennel, and coriander prefer a cooler location than others such as marjoram, anise, and cardoon. These herbs will all grow better if you transfer them from a cool location to a warmer one. If you want to enjoy your garden for years to come, you’ll have to transfer your herbs often between locations.
You can also mix ground coriander seeds with other seeds to create new flavors for your dishes. You may find that adding seeds to tomato seeds or chickpeas will result in a unique curry with an interesting texture. You can even use cilantro leaves with garlic, chives, or onions to make a wonderful marinade for meats. As you can see, there are many ways to enjoy the flavor of this Mexican herb. Just remember that it can take some effort to grow coriander from seed, but the rewards are well worth the wait.