Coriander

Common Name:
Coriander (also known as Cilantro)

Description:
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a fast-growing annual herb widely used in culinary applications. The plant features delicate, lacy green leaves with a fresh, citrus-like aroma. Its seeds, when dried, develop a warm, nutty flavour and are commonly used as a spice. Coriander thrives in well-drained soil and prefers cooler conditions, making it ideal for Melbourne's autumn and spring seasons. In hot weather, it tends to bolt (flower and set seed) quickly. It grows well in garden beds or pots and benefits from regular harvesting to promote leaf production.

Form:

• Herbaceous
• Annual

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White
• Pale Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Leaves
• Edible Seeds
• Attracts Beneficial Insects
• Fast Growing

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Basil
• Mint
• Tomatoes
• Lettuce

Note: To extend leaf production, regularly harvest young leaves and avoid growing in extreme heat. If growing for seeds, allow the plant to flower and collect seeds when they turn brown and dry.