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On this page is information and links relating to Coriandrum sativum or Coriander mainly UK specific but not exclusively. Last edited Monday, 12 April 2004
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Basic Information
Coriandrum sativum belongs to the Umbelliferae family. Common use Herb.
The common name in the UK is Coriander
Plants for a future also give these common names:
Chinese Parsley, Chinese-parsley, Cilantrico, Cilantro, Coriander, Coriandrum, Culantrico, Culantro, Dhanya, Hsiang Sui, Hu Sui, Katumber, Ketumbar, Kisnis, Koendoro, Koriander, Kozahla, Kuzbarah, Misima-Saiko, Penjilang, Yuan Sui
It reaches an height anywhere from 45cm to 90cm with a spread of around 25cm. Hardiness Classification for the UK is an Annual. Whilst Plants for a future reports this being hardy to Zone 5 in the USA.
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Soil and Site
Full sun or light shade. Light shade is best if you are growing for the seeds.
Any reasonable soil will suffice although some reports say it does better in rich soils.
Propagation
Cultivation
Edible Use
Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Suppliers
Seeds are available from
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Snippets
Coriander serves two culinary purposes:
Young leaves called 'cilantro' are used to give cooking that authentic Italian Touch.
The seeds are used to season cakes and give meat dishes an orangey taste.
Said to be good for companion planting by attracting pollinating insects like lacewings and also reported to deter carrot fly by masking the carrot aroma.
Links to other snippets:
A Modern Herbal
The flowers can be in this photo at University of Hawaii
Books Specifically about Coriander Books on Herbs
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Coriander Southwater Paperback April 2000
Amazon Synopsis
This is a comprehensive guide to all types of coriander, storing it, preparing it and how to grow your own. The recipes show how versatile it can be, with recipes for soups, starters and snacks as well as main meat and vegetable dishes.
Coriander: a Book of Recipes Lorenz Books Hardcover - March 1997
Amazon Synopsis
An illustrated LITTLE RECIPE BOOK which contains 30 recipes using coriander, plus advice on the different varieties available, and tips on enhancing the flavour of the herb.
A Sprig of Coriander John Midgley, Ian Sidaway (Illustrator) Little, Brown Hardcover - 19 May, 1994
Amazon Synopsis
Each title in this series gives advice on growing and cooking with an important culinary herb, and features 25 recipes. Although native to the south-eastern corner of the Mediterranean, coriander is popular today in many different parts of the world, and it best complements spicy, pungent and high-flavoured dishes. Coriander is easy to grow and all parts of the plant are highly aromatic. This book is packed with information about growing and cooking with coriander, and features 25 recipes - from a delicate carrot and coriander soup and spicy fried noodles with coriander, to fried chicken with peanuts and herbs and beef curry with bamboo shoots
Selected Markets for Turmeric, Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Fenugreek Seed and Curry Powder Alan Smith, Tropical Products Institute Natural Resources Institute Paperback - 1982
Calendar for Coriandrum sativum
March
Seeds can be sown this month in a warm place ready for transplanting out in May.
April
In dry weather seeds can be sown direct in the ground. First rake the soil to a fine tilth. Sow to a depth of 1cm and leave 30cm between rows. The seeds take a long time to germinate so be patient.
May
Plants sown under cover in March can now be transplanted out. Leave a gap of 10cm to 12.5cm between plants and 30cm between rows.
When the plants are about 15cm high the leaves can be harvested sparingly.
June
White or pale pink flowers flowers should be bloom. See a Photograph of the flowers at the University of Hawaii
July
White or pale pink flowers flowers should be bloom. See a Photograph of the flowers at the University of Hawaii
August
The seed should be ripening
When the seed heads turn brown pull off the seed heads or they will disperse themselves
September
The seed should be ripening
When the seed heads turn brown pull off the seed heads or they will disperse themselves
October
Seeds sown now are reported to produce more seed heads in the following year.
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