Coriander

Step-by-step method

1. 1
   Step 1

   Split the seed

   Each coriander 'seed' holds two. Press gently with your palm or a bottle to split them.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Soak

   Soak the halves for 12 hours to speed germination.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Sow

   Scatter on level, crumbly soil or sow in rows 6 inches apart; cover with a thin layer of soil.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Water

   Mist or use a fine rose so seeds don't wash away. Keep the surface lightly moist.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Light

   4–5 hours of sun is enough — great for pots and balconies.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Harvest

   Cut leaves at 6–8 inches. Leave the base and it regrows.

🌱 General care: weed around the base once plants grow and water whenever the soil starts to dry.