VibeX ® XLL-01 Hybrid Coriander Dhania Seeds For Kitchen-25 x Seeds Seed(25 per packet)
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GROWING GUIDE FOR CORIANDER SEEDSPLANTING INSTRUCTIONSPlant coriander in spring after the last frost date or during fall. Do not grow in the summer heat as the plant will dry off. When the weather becomes warm, the plant will rapidly complete its life cycle and send up a long stem which will bring forth blossoms.Plant the seeds in light, well-drained soil and space them 1 to 2 inches apart. Sow the seeds at 3-week intervals for continued harvest.Space rows about 12 inches asunder.It is important to keep seeds moist during their germination.GROWING REQUIREMENTSWATERINGWater the seedlings regularly throughout the growing season. They require about 1 litre of water per week for best growth.PESTSCoriander can be prone to the following pests- Fungal wilt, Leaf hoppers, Aphids, Mildew. Yellow leaves, water-soaked lesions on fruit, stunted growth, sooty mold caused by secretion of sticky substance called honeydew, shallow, dry wounds of fruits, etc are possible effects of these pests attack.SOILCoriander prefers a loamy soil with an optimum pH range of 6 to 8.SPOTRequires full exposure to the sun. Choose a spot where it receives early morning or late afternoon sun, but be shaded during the hottest part of the day.TEMPERATURECilantro grows best in temperature that is around 24 C (75 F). The ideal cilantro growing conditions are cool but sunny.HOW TO HARVESTHarvest while it is low. Trim away the plant after the seeds fall and have it self-seed.The large leaves can be cut individually from the plants. For the smaller leaves, cut them off 1-½ to 2 inches above the crown.You can also remove the entire plant at one time; however, you will not be able to keep on harvesting for the residue of the farming season.To store coriander seeds, cut off the seed heads when the plant begins to turn brown and set them in a paper bag. You can then store the seeds in sealed containers.To store cilantro leaves, you can either freeze or dry them. To freeze, put the leaves in a resealable freezer bag and store them in your freezer.To dry them, hang the plant in a warm position until fully dried, then put in the leaves in a resealable bag or container.