How to Grow
Planting in the Garden:
Select a location in full sun where water drains quickly after a rainfall.
Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.
Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
Carefully remove the plant from its pot and gently loosen the root ball, if tight, with your hands to encourage good root development.
Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand leaving a slight depression around the plant to hold water.
Use the plant tag as a location marker.
Water thoroughly, so that a puddle forms in the saucer you have created. This settles the plants in, drives out air pockets and results in good root-to-soil contact.
Do not allow plants to dry out, but never let the soil stay wet.
Tips
Harvest cilantro leaves before the flower stem has developed.
Harvest coriander seeds once they start turning from green to gray-brown.
The leaves may be dried or frozen. Use them fresh in Asian and Mexican dishes; they taste is better than the smell.
The ripe seeds are an important ingredient in curry. They are also used as a pickling spice or sugar-coated and eaten as candy.
