Care Instructions
GROWING REQUIREMENTS:WATERING:Water the seedlings regularly throughout the growing season. They require about 1 litre of water per week for best growth, PESTS:Coriander can be prone to the following pests- Fungal wilt, Leaf hoppers, Aphids, Mildew. Yellow leaves, water-soaked lesions on fruit, stunted growth, sooty mold caused by secretion of sticky substance called honeydew, shallow, dry wounds of fruits, etc are possible effects of these pests attack.SOIL:Coriander prefers a loamy soil with an optimum pH range of 6 to 8, SPOT:Requires full exposure to the sun. Choose a spot where it receives early morning or late afternoon sun, but be shaded during the hottest part of the day, TEMPERATURE:Cilantro grows best in temperature that is around 24 C (75 F). The ideal cilantro growing conditions are cool but sunny
Other Features
HOW TO HARVEST:Harvest while it is low. Trim away the plant after the seeds fall and have it self-seed, The large leaves can be cut individually from the plants. For the smaller leaves, cut them off 1-½ to 2 inches above the crown, You can also remove the entire plant at one time; however, you will not be able to keep on harvesting for the residue of the farming season, To store coriander seeds, cut off the seed heads when the plant begins to turn brown and set them in a paper bag. You can then store the seeds in sealed containers.