1+1 Coriander green aroma – Desi Seeds

Caring for Coriander green aroma

• Mulch To help prevent weeds, mulch around the plants as soon as they are visible above the soil.
• You can also till shallowly to help prevent root damage from weeds.
• Water the seedlings regularly throughout the growing season.
• They require about 1 inch of water per week for best growth.
• Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart so that they have room to develop healthy leaves.
• Once the plants are established, they do not need as much water per week. Keep them moist, but be careful not to over water them.
• Fertilize once or twice during the growing season with nitrogen fertilizer.
• Apply one-fourth cup of fertilizer per 25 feet of row.
• Be sure not to over-fertilize the plants.

Harvesting

Keep picking mature leaves as and when you need them. Regular cropping should delay flowering. Once the plants do flower, allow them to set seed. The seed is ripe when it stops smelling unpleasant. Collect it and use in cooking, keeping some to sow for another crop.

Typical uses of Coriander green aroma

Special features: It adds flavor to the food.

Culinary use: All parts of the plant – roots, stems, leaves, and seeds – can be used in cooking. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, coriander is an essential ingredient in many countries. This herb is used to flavor many recipes and the entire plant is edible.

Ornamental use: NA

Medicinal use: Lowers cholesterol, Bowel movements, Good for diabetes, Good for skin.

Note: Please consult your health expert.