At a Glance
- Variety:Coriander
A versatile herb.
The seeds are crushed and used in curries.
Interesting alternative to parsley.
Sowing Time
Indoors: January – December
Outdoors: March – September
Sowing Indoors
Fill a 9cm (3.5in) pot with compsot firming lightly with the base of another pot. Scatter 10 seeds over the surface and cover with about 1/2cm (1/4in) of compost. Cover pot with cling film and keep warm (10-15 degrees Celsuis). Remove cling film as soon as seedlings emerge.
Growing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 5cm (2in) between seedlings. Seedlings do not normally need thinning. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
Harvest
Indoors: January – December
Outdoors: June – October
