Seeds of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), a highly aromatic exotic spice from ancient times

• Flowering: Tiny pale pink or white flowers, blooming in May.

• Height: Up to 70 cm.

• Sunlight requirements: Sow the seeds of Coriander in a sunny place without shade.

• Soil type: Fertile and humid soils, slightly alkaline.

• Cold hardiness: Low winter resistance.

• Longevity: An annual plant.

• Recommended place: In the yard or garden or in a pot on the terrace.

• Optimal time for sowing: In the spring and autumn.

• Sowing depth: 3 - 4 cm deep in the soil.

• Cultivation scheme: In rows with a distance of 25 to 30 centimeters between the rows of and 20 centimeters between the plants.

• Period of germination: A couple of weeks. 

• Need of watering: Regular without overwatering.

• Recommended fertilizers: Fertilize before sowing with fertilizers for vegetables, spices or universal ones.

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The premium seeds of the amazing and exotic spice Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) are now part of the herb and spice catalog of  Online Catalog Semenata.ORG, available for our customers interested in gardening and herbalism.

The homeland of the Coriander is South America, from where it has spread widely in the countries around the Mediterranean and the southwest part of the Old Continent, and all over the world, including our country. Coriander is a specific spice that takes a central place in the cuisine of the countries of the Mediterranean and Latin America. In our country, gourmets and a lot of housewives use the spice in various meals and salads.

You can use the fresh foliage and the dried seeds from the aromatic herb. This spice is an annual plant. It has a high content of essential oils. The stems reach up to 70 centimeters high. The fruit has a high concentration of essential oils, linalools, geraniols, citronellols, as well as vegetable oils.

Coriander is a dicotyledonous spice from the umbelliferous family and the genus coriander. The roots of the plant are not as strongly developed as its foliage. The petals are light green and look like the petals of aromatic Parsley. The plant makes small pale pink or white flowers. It blooms in May.

When sowing Coriander seeds, don’t forget that it needs direct sunlight for at least a few hours a day in order to thrive, and does not tolerate shaded areas. This spice has no special requirements for the soil. Choose slightly alkaline, fertile and moist soil. Fertilize with fertilizers for herbs and spices before sowing, and then regularly according to the recommendations of the selected fertilizer.

Sow the seeds in spring and autumn. You need about 1.6 kilograms of premium seeds per decar. Harvest it as soon as the rosettes of the plants are fully formed and the foliage is in its optimal period of development.

Use Coriander leaves fresh. You can stack them in a bundle and dry them in a cool, airy and dry place. You can also chop and freeze them for later use.

The data from the Online Catalog Semenata.ORG show that with proper care of the plants, you can harvest up to 2.5 tons of leaf mass per decar, and up to 90 kilos per decar Coriander seeds. 

The spice does not have high cold resistance. You can sow it in the yard, in the garden and in suitable containers in a sunny place on your terrace, balcony or veranda. The seeds germinate within a few weeks after sowing.