This is a plant that is very reminiscent of parsley, in fact, one of the common names is precisely Chinese parsley. Its cultivation and maintenance is very simple, and having a rapid growth, we can be sure that in a matter of a few weeks we will have it available to season our favorite dishes.
Do you want to know how coriander is grown?
The first thing to do is, of course, acquire the seeds. Normally you will find them for sale in any agricultural warehouse or in nurseries, especially during the ideal season for sowing: spring. You will see that they are oval in shape, light brown in color, and with a diameter of no more than 1 centimeter. To verify that they are viable, it is highly recommended put them in a glass of water and leave them there for 24 hours. After that time, you can do two things:
- Discard the seeds that have been floating, or ...
- Prepare two different seedbeds: one for those that we know will germinate without problems, and another with which we are not sure.
The coriander is not demanding in terms of type of substrate. Thus, you can use universal earth and even opt for something even cheaper: your own garden land, which you will mix with a little mulch and perlite (or any other similar material) so that it does not compact and the water drains quickly. This will prevent your young plants from being affected by having a flooded substrate.
As we said, it is a fast growing plant, but it also has a fast germination. In 7-10 days those who are more awake will begin to appear if they are located in a place where they have as much direct light as possible; otherwise, they will take longer and it is likely that their development will not be adequate. Once they reach a height of between 10 and 15 centimeters you can plant them in individual pots or directly in your green corner.
Good morning
I am very grateful for sharing these knowledge and experiences that help us with the garden, I am not a person with experience in the matter so I have a concern, I have planted coriander but it does not grow, the climate where I am is cold so it I have inside near the window but still it does not grow. Thanks for your advice.
All the best
Light mery
Hello, Luz.
Are you in winter now? I'm asking you because if this is the case, it is normal that the plant does not grow, since it needs heat (temperatures of 20ºC or more) to be able to do so.
If it is not that, and you are in summer, maybe you need a pot change. If you have never transplanted it, it is highly recommended to do so so that it can continue its development.
A greeting.
The coriander we like to grow is very good. we have our organic garden
We are glad that you liked it, serrana
Hello Thanks for the information in case I planted an area of 1mt. X 2mt and it has grown now I want to sow twice since I have been able to sell it, only that it is in January at 8 degrees I do not know if that affects germination? THANK YOU
Hello Horte.
Yes, it could affect you. I recommend waiting for the cold to pass to sow outdoors (indoors you can do it without problems 🙂).
A greeting.
Thanks for the explanation you give, I think those explanations about plants are very good, I'm excited
We are glad to know that, Carmen 🙂