How to Grow Coriander

• Coriander enjoys a sunny position but appreciates a little shade during the hottest part of the day. Plants will run to seed more quickly if stressed by hot weather so this is important for leaf varieties.

Sowing Coriander

• Coriander is sown from late March until early September. To achieve a constant supply of leaves through the Summer sow small amounts every 3 weeks.
• The best months for leaf production are late spring and Autumn. Coriander is will grow best sown directly rather than grown in seed trays and transplanting.
• This is because transplanting disturbance will also cause then to run to seed.
• Sow directly into well drained, fertile soil. If your soil needs to be improved add good garden compost or well rotted manure.
• Rake into the surface of the soil to remove any large lumps or stones leaving a fine and even tilth.
• Seeds are best sown in groups of 5 spaced 20cm between rows and 20cm between plants.
• You can also grow coriander successfully in pots or trays filled with a good multipurpose compost.
• Coriander plants have deep tap roots so pots need to be at least 25cm deep. Scatter seeds on the surface of the compost and cover, watering well. In a pot of 25cm diameter you can sow approx 5 seeds per pot.