Coriander
Tamil Name: Kothamalli; Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum;
Planting/Sowing
Jun – Jul; Oct – Nov;
Harvesting
Jul – Aug; Nov – Dec;
First Harvest
~30 Days
General Info
| Crop category | Herb, Spice |
| Life span | Annual |
| Type of crop | Herb |
| Part(s) of the crop to harvest | Leaves, Seeds |
| Avg. Height | 1 to 2.5 feet |
Climate & Humidity
Coriander grows in tropical to temperate climates during cooler parts of the year. It does not tolerate hot temperatures; it bolts (starts to flower and produce seed) rapidly in the heat.
Planting / Sowing
When to plant / sow seeds (ideal season):
June to July; October to November;
How to plant:
Direct sowing: Split the seeds into 2 halves. Soak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing in partial shaded area.
Soil Depth & Spacing Requirements
Sow soaked seeds about half to one inch deep at 15 x 10 cm spacing. Germination occurs 8-15 days.
NOTE: Please go through the Guides in the Knowledge Base for more details on topics ranging from Spacing & Lighting to Soil and Nutrients.
Irrigation
First irrigation to be done immediately after sowing and subsequent irrigation at 7-10 days interval.
NOTE: Irrigation should depend on how moist / wet the soil is. Check your plants everyday to see if they require irrigation or not. Check the Watering & Irrigation guide for more info.
Harvesting
When to harvest
For leaf, cut as required from 30-40 days old.
For grain (seed), the plants are pulled just when the fruits are fully ripe but green and start drying (between 45 – 100 days).
How to harvest
For leaf, pick young leaves once the plants have reached about 6 to 8 inches tall. Gently cut stems at soil level.
For grain, pulled plants are dried and thrashed with sticks, winnowed and cleaned.
NOTE: Harvest periods can vary depending on the environmental, climatic, soil conditions.
Pests & Diseases
| Pests | Aphids |
| Common Diseases/ Problems | Powdery mildew, wilt, Grain mold. |
| Pest and Disease prevention measure(s) | Read Pest & Disease Control for more information. |
Did you know?
Coriander is listed as one of the original ingredients in the secret formula for Coca-Cola! [Source]
Triads that work well together:
Tomato, Basil, Coriander;
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