Organic Herb Coriander Cilantro Seeds-800seeds

Description

This is a special selection for leaf production, which also produces aromatic seed. The leaves can be used in salads and to flavour many Indian and Chinese dishes. The seeds can also used to flavour curry, chutney and cream cheese. It is also known as Chinese or Indian Parsley, and grows to a height of 60cm.Plant seeds in late spring to early summer. The plant needs rich, well-drained soil and a moderate amount of water. Sow in a full sun location for best production in loam or sandy soil. Space the seeds 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm.) apart in rows 15 inches (37.5 cm.) apart. By midsummer, the coriander flowers will appear as white lacy umbels. In a couple of weeks the plant will set seed. Neglect is actually the best method of how to grow coriander. The formation of coriander seeds is dependent upon day length, sunlight and temperatures. Cilantro has a short growing season in hot climates and bolts when it is finished growing. Plants grown in mid summer will bolt in only four to six weeks due to the high temperatures. The varieties of cilantro seed that do not say they are slow to bolt will produce the quickest coriander crop. Slow to bolt means the plants will not form seed quickly and are more suitable for the cilantro leaves.