10 Tips to Grow Coriander at Home

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Select a spot in the garden that has full exposure to sunlight. The soil should be light and well-drained.

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Sow the seeds about 1⁄4 inch deep in neat rows. They prefer moisture, so make sure you water them regularly.

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Once the plant grows to about 2 inches, fertilize them with compost or organic fertilizer.

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Stop the coriander plants from becoming overcrowded by thinning the seedlings.

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Harvest the leaves by cutting off the individual leaves and stems from the base of the plant.

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Decide whether you want your coriander plant to flower or not. Once they start flowering, fresh leaves are not produced.

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If you decide to grow coriander in a pot, make sure to select a wide pot that can fit a full-grown plant.

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Mix the soil with some fertilizer and plant the seeds by dispersely them evenly.

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Place the pot in a spot where it'll get enough sunlight.

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The seeds will germinate in 7 to 10 days. You can harvest four crops of coriander from a single pot.

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