Coriander

Tamil Name: Kothamalli; Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum;

Intermediate Level

B G I T V W

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.