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Beginner skill rating |
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum
Other names: Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese parsley
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Genus: Coriandrum
Species: C. sativum - C. sativum is an annual with aromatic leaves and small white or purplish flowers, followed by aromatic fruits used in cooking.
Coriandrum sativum is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-yellow, Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Green, Grey-green in Summer
Fragrance: The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Companion planting: The silvery leaves of Coriandrum sativum pair well with pink and purple Cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
Plant with: Armoracia rusticana (Horse radish), Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil)
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Specific pests: Aphids
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
Pruning: Leaves can be picked as required for seasoning and seeds gathered when ripe to dry.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Drying, Foliage only, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well drained soil. If you want seed development, plant in full sun, or leaf production plant in partial shade. Leaves can be picked as required forand seeds gathered when ripe.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Sandy, Loamy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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