{"product_id":"coriandrum-sativum-coriander-british-grown-culinary-herb","title":"Coriandrum sativum - Coriander - British Grown Culinary Herb","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFresh, aromatic leaves and edible seeds make Coriander one of the most versatile herbs for the kitchen garden. Fast growing and easy to cultivate, it produces vibrant green foliage that can be harvested regularly for salads, curries, stir-fries, and sauces. If allowed to flower, the delicate white blooms attract pollinating insects before developing into the coriander seeds used in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoriander\u003c\/b\u003e, sometimes known as Cilantro, is a popular culinary herb grown for both its leaves and seeds. Quick to establish and productive throughout the growing season, it is ideal for raised beds, herb gardens, vegetable plots, and containers. Successional sowing every few weeks will provide a steady harvest of fresh leaves from spring through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual Herb\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdible, Culinary Herb, Fast Growing, Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e June to August\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (cultivated coriander)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoriander\u003cbr\u003eChinese Parsley\u003cbr\u003eCilantro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to southern Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has been cultivated for culinary use for thousands of years and remains one of the world’s most widely used herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Remove flower stems if you wish to extend leaf production, although allowing some plants to flower will provide seeds for culinary use and support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate flowers are highly attractive to hoverflies, parasitic wasps, bees, and other beneficial insects, making coriander a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers full sun or light partial shade. In warmer periods, some afternoon shade can help reduce premature flowering. Ideal for herb gardens, vegetable beds, raised planters, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, particularly during dry weather. Inconsistent watering can encourage plants to bolt and flower prematurely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with garden compost or organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally requires very little feeding. A soil enriched with compost before planting will usually provide all the nutrients needed for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow small batches every two to three weeks throughout the growing season rather than planting everything at once. This provides a continuous supply of fresh leaves and helps avoid having all plants flower at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoriander is one of the oldest known cultivated herbs, with evidence of its use dating back over 3,000 years. The leaves and seeds have distinctly different flavours and are often treated as separate ingredients in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58298804437373,"sku":"9410096971871","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/de\/products\/coriandrum-sativum-coriander-british-grown-culinary-herb","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}