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Coriander
About This Plant...
Family:
Umbelliferae
Genus and species:
Coriandrum sativum
Plant type:
annual
Height and width:
12-36 inches high; 6-8 inches wide
Location and soil:
sun or partial shade; tolerates poor soil
Uses:
seeds in curries, poultry stuffing, soups, stews, and sauces, desserts, baking, candy
Propagation methods:
seeds
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:
does not transplant well
When to transplant to garden:
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:
after last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:
10 days
Germination temp.:
60 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
90 days
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:
7-10 inches
Spacing between rows:
24 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
Diseases:
Harvest:
pick young fresh leaves at any time; for drying, place leaves on a wire rack in a warm, airy place, then store in an airtight jar
Growing tips:
herb is known as cilantro if grown for its leaves
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