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[Campo Girl]

The feathery, mid green, upper leaves are spicy and pungent; the flat lower leaves have a slightly unpleasant smell. Coriander leaves can br frozen but are best used fresh in curries, stews and salads. The lower leaves make decorative garnishes. Sprays of white flowers produce seeds that have a sweet, spicy, orangey flavour when ripe. Add them to sweet and savoury dishes, including chutneys.

Height spread: 45x25 cm (18x10 in)

Cultivation: Plant in rich, light soil, in sun or partial shade and away from FENNEL!!!

Propogation: Sow seed outdoors in spring

Pests and Diseases: Coriander is usually trouble free

[CampoGirl Gina]

I have been trying to grow coriander for years, from seed and plant, but they never seem to do a lot and then die.

Is it possible I could be over-watering??

[Campo Girl]

Coriander thrives in damp, cool springs and hot, dry summers.

Most herbs are not fussy about the pH of the soil but Coriander does need well-drained soil and plenty of compost.

Coriander develops quickly so plant where you want it to grow but try not to move it, Coriander does not respond well to transplanting.

Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep. When plants emerge, thin them to 4 inches apart and mulch to conserve moisture and deter weeds. Keep a close eye on young plants to make sure they don't dry out, but once established, coriander (Mediterranean native that it is) needs little water.

Harvest entire plants when they're about 6 inches high if you want only the leaves.

Wait until the seeds start to ripen, in late summer or early autumn, if they're your prime target. Cut plants off at the base and hang them upside down in paper bags to finish drying.

Hope that helps mate

[CampoGirl Gina]

Thanks for your advise.

I will try again with some new seeds and try not to over water them this time

[Campo Girl]

A new tip, G

I was speaking to a lady in JKs the other week who uses coriander to cover old bits of ground she hates, she gets tons of seeds and just throws them out, after a couple of years now she has a lovely little patch which is purely coriander and she says it comes up before the weeds do so they get little chance to grow, we are going to try this on various bits of land we have that we don´t use

[CampoGirl Gina]

Oh thats a good way of growing it, need to find some seeds now! I have looked in a few garden centres and they dont have them. I saw some in the place where we got the chickens, but last time I was in there they didnt have any, so will keep looking

Thanks for that

[stacey]

Hi - don´t know if I´m allowed to do this - and feel slightly unethical doing so, but we sell a variety of herb seeds from our online shop, here in Spain (if an online shop can ever be "here" anywhere .. ). If anyone wants anything not listed, ask, we might be able to put it in our next order. Basically I got fed up not being able to find things that I wanted (like sweet basil instead of just plain, so we bulk bought, hence the side-line). The shop is under "garden supplies" at www.thegreenman.es.

[Campo Girl]

Hi Stacey

Thanks for your post, we don´t usually like self promotion but as your website is garden focused and on seeds etc then I will not remove.

I will upgrade you so you become a proper member but in return we would appreciate your knowledge on everything green

Look forward to hearing more about you

Simone

[Suzy]

Hi Stacey
I took a look at your web page and your seeds are very tempting.   Also was interested in the blog, all your veg looks brilliant, how lucky are those artists to be eating all that good swag.  Look forward to reading more of your progress.  I´m sure we all wish you every success in your venture in these difficult times.
Cheers
Suzy

[stacey]

Thanks Simone & Suzy for your support
.. and yes I did feel a bit cheeky putting the link, but you never know someone might find it helpful, so thanks for letting it stay. I think this site looks great (& so do your blogs) and look forward to reading posts here. I love the fact its kinda girl orientated too, it seems to have a real community spirit (because of this?) which surely must be what forums are about, instead of sniping, which many of our local ones are
 .. so here´s hoping we all have a productive and beautiful summer (& with all that rain this winter, maybe we will have) 

[Campo Girl]

Hola Stacey

I have upgraded your profile so you may now use your signature link in your profile, every time you post this will appear and help you drive traffic but you do have to post

Thanks for the comments, we are mainly women here, no sniping going on, we have had spammers but not sniping hehehe

Thanks for sharing and take care

Simone

[CampoGirl Gina]

I finally found some coriander seeds and planted them about 4 weeks ago and they are doing great Have been using it alot for my curries. Also dont have to buy it in Mercadona every time for nearly a Euro a pack!

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