Coriander Marino

Coriander is truly a plant that brings you joy in many ways. Use the plant as a flavoring in food or why not let it bloom and use it as a beautiful cut flower? If you do that, after flowering you can use the seeds that work great as a spice. An annual plant that grows about 50-60 cm tall with white flowers.

In the Middle East, it has been cultivated for over 3,000 years as a spice and medicinal plant, while in China it has been considered to give eternal life. In Europe, coriander has been seen as an aphrodisiac. For those who like coriander, it has a wonderful taste that brings to mind North African and Asian cuisine, but did you know that you can also use the seeds as a spice? To harvest the seeds, the easiest way is to hang the plant upside down to dry and place a sheet or tray underneath to collect the seeds. The seeds can be used as a flavoring in everything from soups to salads, but be a little careful with the amount and experiment, the flavor easily takes over.

Botanical name : Coriandrum sativum
Number of seeds : about 100 pcs.
Cultivation type : Outdoor
Sowing time (direct) : Apr-Aug
Seeding depth : 0.5 cm
Plant distance : 15 cm
Row spacing : 20 cm
Origin : Sweden
Germination : at least 85%
Grown by : Joe in Tolg (Växjö)