Corriander - Coriandrum sativum
Full sun.
Jul–Sep depending on sowing time.
Mar–May outdoors after risk of frost.
40–60cm height; 30–50cm spread.
Overview
A fast-growing herb with aromatic leaves. Grow in sun and well-drained soil, and pick little and often to keep plants bushy. Use leaves in curries and salads; seeds can be dried for spice.
- Vegetable Type: Corriander
- Key Characteristic: Aromatic leaves and seeds used in global cuisines.
- Hardiness: Hardy
PLANTING ADVICE
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Suitable for ground or containers depending on space.
- Outdoor cultivation
Suitable for outdoor cultivation in a sunny position.
- Greenhouse cultivation
Greenhouse cultivation not essential.
CARE & HARVEST
Keep soil moist and weed free. Remove flower stems where leafy growth is preferred. Trim back lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
- Watering: Water regularly to encourage soft, leafy growth.
- Feeding: Feed lightly with a general-purpose fertiliser during active growth; avoid overfeeding.
- Cutting and prunning: Remove any damaged or diseased growth as needed.
- Harvesting: Snip leaves regularly, ideally before flowering, for the strongest flavour.
- Pest and diseases: Monitor regularly for pests and remove affected growth promptly.
Verve recommends
Harvest little and often to keep plants productive and performing at their best.