How to Grow Coriander at Home

People’s coriander becomes bushy in three days and here even the seeds are not germinated in three days. The coriander leaves that are in the house, the seeds of coriander that I put in the soil, put in coco peat and soak them in water for twelve hours, broke them from the middle, did many things but the seeds did not germinate.

By following these tips, now I am able to grow coriander in every season for many years. The size of the coriander is very good, that means they are very tall, the coriander leaves are very good; it is very healthy, smells very good, the more you cut the more it grows and now I do not need to bring coriander from outside, on the contrary, I give coriander to people.

1. Get some quality seeds, if you use the regular seeds used for spices, the germination rate will be low depending on the condition of the seeds.
2. Now, lightly crush the seeds in your palms so that they break into halves, from each round seed you will get 2 plants.
3. Now, take a clean cloth, preferably cotton, moist it well, now place your seeds on it at the center by spreading them.
4. Use the remaining edges of the cloth to cover the seeds.
5. Spray water again to moisten nicely.
6. Now, place it in indirect sunlight well-aerated place.
7. Keep the cloth moistened by checking every day.
8. After around 10 days you can see the sprouts.
9. After 14 days, you transfer the sprouts to a pot with preferably soil + sand + compost mixture and cover the sprouts lightly.
10. After 3–4 days you can expect green shootings and in 10 days you can use it for garnishing your food!

Soil: First of all, the soil for coriander should be very good, it should be absolutely soft and porous, it should not be tight at all. If it is even a little hard, then the seeds will germinate but after that they will get buried inside, they will become useless, so the soil should be perfect

Pot: Coriander spreads for which a wide pot is required. So, if you have a tub which is not very deep, you can take that, if you want, you can take small pots too, they should not be too deep. After filling the soil, we will pour water very well; we want the entire soil of the pot should become completely wet at this time. If we do this work of pouring water after sowing the seeds, then all our seeds will be disturbed. That is why it is very important to do this work first.

Perfect Time: Some people are so perfect that they grow coriander throughout the year by making Green-house, but the perfect time to grow coriander is from October to March. Coriander grows very well in mild cold.

It is very hard to imagine Indian cuisine without the addition of coriander leaves in one from another. This is with good reason as they contain vital vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers.

Here are the 5 powerful benefits of coriander leaves:

1. Coriander leaves contain vitamin A, C and antioxidants which improve eyesight.
2. Coriander helps with regulating blood sugar levels.
3. The antioxidants present in the leaves can boost immunity,
4. The presence of bone health friendly nutrients in the leave can lower the risk of diseases like osteoporosis.
5. Coriander leaves can improve gut and digestive health.

1. Keep coriander plant where it gets at least 4-5 hours of sunlight daily. Avoid putting it in harsh afternoon sun.
2. Water regularly to keep soil moist not soggy.
3. Use well draining, fertile soil.
4. Add organic fertilizer every 15 days and try to avoid chemical fertilizers.
5. Start harvesting leaves when it reaches up to 6 inches in height.
6. Take precaution of fugal diseases and spray a homemade neem oil solution weekly as preventive measure.
7. Do not overwater.

When you grow coriander you should keep in mind that you break it into two halves by just rolling a shoe above the seeds ,don’t apply too much pressure otherwise the seeds will be crushed and will be of no use.

Once the seeds start to grow, be careful that you do not water it directly otherwise they will uproot .They should not be over watered cos overwatering causes rotting of the plants.

Growing coriander at home is a simple process which adds fresh flavor to your kitchen. With proper care such as right soil, regular water and sunlight you can enjoy chemical free coriander leaves anytime. Weather you have small balcony, terrace or kitchen garden is the easiest herb to grow and maintain. So follow these steps and start growing you fresh coriander at home today!