Botanical name
Coriandrum sativum
Family
Apiaceae
Spacing
20-25 cm (8-10″) apart
Depth
Plant 6 mm (¼”) deep.
Requirements
Herbs do best in a hot, sunny spot. In these conditions they’ll make the highest level of the aromatic oils that give them their taste and aroma. They also prefer well-drained alkaline soil, pH 6-8.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 10-15 days
Pests
Repels harmful insects such as aphids, spider mites and potato beetle. A tea from this can be used as a spray for spider mites.
Timing
Direct sow in the late spring soil, sowing every few weeks for a longer season of harvest.
Growing
Pinch frequently to increase branching and bushiness. Herbs are perfect for growing in pots or in hanging baskets.
Harvest
30 days for leaves, 45 for seeds
Season
Cool, annual
