Description

• Coriander or dhaniya is one of the fastest and easiest herbs to grow in the home garden or terrace garden that you can use throughout the year.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Throughout the year (Except May) Growing method: Direct Germination Time: 7 to 21 days from sowing Germination temperature: 15-24°C Harvesting: 40-45 days Plant vigor: Bushy Plants, Numerous Side Branches
• Sunlight – Coriander requires 5- 6 hours of full exposure to the sun, choose a spot where it receives full sunlight during early morning and late afternoon but be shaded during the hottest part of the day.
• Water – Give 1 inch of water per week to your coriander plant with the help of a water can for better growth; once the plant is established they don’t need much water per week, so make sure the soil remains moist and avoid overwatering.
• Soil – Green coriander prefers light, well-drained soil.
• Temperature – Best growing temperature for coriander plants is between 20-30 degree Celsius, but better seed germination temperature is required 15-24°C.
• Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer to your coriander plants like Neem cake, and Vermicompost. Be sure not to over-fertilize your coriander leaves the plant.
• Common pests – Some common insects which are generally found in green coriander plants are aphids, mildew, leaf hoppers, and fungal wilt. The coriander plant is infected by some diseases like powdery mildew, stem rot, and wilt. Look for early signs of fungal, insect, or other infections spray organic pesticide Neem oil to cure these symptoms.