The Seed Program
Growing Hints
This is one of the many growing hints that are available as a
bonus with a registered copy of The Seed Program.
Coriander
Coriander is a versatile, mild flavored herb that is quite easy
to grow in the garden. The leaves of plants that have not yet
formed seeds are also used as a seasoning called cilantro. The
leaves give off a strong odor that is offensive to some but is
used as an ingredient in authentic mexican salsa.
The large seeds are actually small fruits. They are planted right
out in the garden after danger of frost is past. Coriander plants
go to seed quickly, so if you want to use the young leaves at
the time that tomatoes and peppers are ripe, you will need to
plant some more in early or mid summer. The small white flowers
attract bees and other beneficial insects, so it is a nice plant
to have in the middle of your vegetable garden.
The seeds are ready to harvest when they begin to turn brown.
You may need to cut off the tops of the plants and take them indoors
to ripen if you want to harvest as many seeds as possible, but
this is usually not necessary. Enough seeds will fall in the garden
to cause a few volunteers to grow the following year, but these
are not numerous enough to make the plant a bothersome weed. The
seed will have a very strong odor at first, but this will soften
and become more lemony when the seed is thoroughly dry.
For more crops, more complete gardening information, a garden
journal and a planting schedule you can customize for your region,
purchase The Seed Program!
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