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Coriander 
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander is actually the same plant as the more familiar, Cilantro! There is a difference however, coriander is the name given to the seeds of the plant which are commonly used in chutney, and curries. It is the leaves of the plant which are referred to as Cilantro. Cilantro's leaves are used in Thai, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Add the whole seeds of Coriander to soups, sauces, and vegetable dishes. It combines well with onion, sausage, clams, oysters and potatoes. The flavor of the seeds change considerably when it ripens after a few months in storage to a sweet spicy flavor. Popular in exotic cuisines. Coriander is a short lived annual, plan on replacing it in the summer season. Click here for great cilantro recipes! Interesting Notes
Coriander has a rich history; it is mentioned in Sanskrit texts, on Egyptian papyri, and in the Bible. Medicinally, Coriander is used as a sedative by simply chewing the seeds. Have you had trouble growing Cilantro? Many gardeners get frustated growing this plant because of its tendency to go to flower early. We recommend planting some seed with your plants so that you'll have some young sprouts coming along later to prolong the harvest. Even so it is necessary to keep an eye on this plant and keep it from going to seed as long as possible. As soon as you see flower stocks appear, pinch them out. Eventually you will need to allow it to go to seed, however, because although it is an annual it will come back by reseeding. If you allow the fallen seeds to sprout next season, you'll have a larger crop. You may still want to buy a plant or two to plant early because the seed won't germinate until the soil warms up (usually in May). Coriander Growing Tips
Easy to grow. Light/soil require – does best in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. In extreme heat the plants will bolt. Harvest – Leaves may be harvested once the plants have become established and before flowering begins. Mature seeds are produced about 3 months after planting and are harvested when dry on the plant. Collect seeds when brown but before they drop.50-55 days to leaf; 90-105 days to seed. Sowing Information Outdoors - recommended planting method- direct seed spring through late summer. Sow seeds 1/4-1/2" deep, 1-2 seeds every inch, in rows that are 12-18" apart. 7-10 days to germination. No need to thin, as Cilantro continues to grow well even when sown thickly. For Coriander seed production, thin to stand 2-4" apart. Successive sowings can be done every 2-3 weeks for continual harvest of leaves.
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Characteristics & Attributes for Coriandrum sativum
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