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In the North and Central parts of India and Andhra Pradesh, it is mostly grown as a Rabi season crop and hence sowing is done between middle of October and middle of November. In certain pockets of the above area, late kharif crop is sometimes sown in August-September. In Tamil Nadu, as an irrigated crop, coriander is raised in June-July and September-October. In the first season, the crop matures late with an extended growth phase during January-February. The growth and the yield rainfed conditions, it is sown during September-October, at the onset of Northeast monsoon and harvested during January-February. A seed rate of 10 to 15 kg per hectare is required. Seeds stored for 15 to 30 days record better and early germination than freshly harvested seeds. Seeds soaked in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing also enhances better germination. The seeds are split into two halves by rubbing and generally done in rows spaced at 30 to 40 cm apart with 15 cm between hills. Soil depth should not exceed 3.0 cm. Three to five seeds are sown in seeds are broadcast and covered with country plough. Germination takes place in 10 to 15 days.The crop will be ready for harvest in about 90 to 110 days depending upon the varieties and growing season. Harvesting has to be done when the fruits are fully ripe and start changing from green to brown colour. Delaying of the harvest should be avoided lest shattering during harvest and splitting of the fruits in subsequent processing operations. The plants are cut or pulled and poled into small stacks in the field to beating with sticks or rubbing with hands. The produce is winnowed, cleaned and dried in partial shade. After drying, the produce is stored in gunny bags lined with paper