Coriandrum sativum
Coriander
Common names: Chinese parsley, Cilantro, Wanzendill
Photo: Thamizhpparithi Maari · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a herb that elicits contrasting reactions: some people love its fresh, citrusy green leaves, while others perceive them as soapy, an effect of a single gene. The fresh foliage is used to season Asian and Mexican dishes, whereas the mature seeds become the warm, aromatic spice. The plant tends to bolt quickly under heat, so staggered sowing is recommended.
Care instructions
Sow coriander from April directly into the garden in a sunny to partially shaded spot, repeating sowing every three to four weeks until August for a continuous supply. Keep the soil consistently moist, as dryness forces early flowering. Harvest the young leaves regularly; allow some plants to flower and mature if you wish to collect the flavorful seeds.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lime-loving, humus-rich
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)
Umbellifers and alliums confuse each other's pests (carrot fly, onion fly).
For example GarlicOnionLeekChivesDaffodilRocambole and 12 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
daisy family (Asteraceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Tagetes patulaCalendulaSunflowerCommon coneflowerFall AsterIceberg lettuce and 56 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
cabbage family (Brassicaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example White cabbageKohlrabiRadishKalebroccolicauliflower and 34 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
legume family (Fabaceae)
Peas and beans provide carrot and celery with nitrogen and grow as shallow-rooted plants without competition next to each other.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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