Coriander
Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family Name: Apiaceae
Herb Info: It is an annual plant. It can be propagated by seeds. The seeds need to be dried in the sun to induce germination. It grows to about 45cm to 60cm in height.
Full Sun: 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Moderate watering: Water on average 2 times each week. Keep the soil moist.
Parts Used: Dried fruits used either whole or grounded as a spice or fresh leaves used as herbs
Uses: The Thai use the roots, crushing them together with garlic and black pepper to make a basic seasoning. The roots are eaten as a vegetable in China and countries in Southeast Asia. It is a common and main ingredient of curry powder, sometimes contributing to 45% of it.
The seeds taste like citrus fruits like oranges while the leaves taste nutty and spicy, like curry leaves.
Fresh leaves can store for about 3 to 4 days in the fridge. This herb is rarely dried and dried coriander is never used in Asian cuisine. As it is an annual, it grows easily from a seed in a warm and sunny spot. Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season.
