Easy Steps to Grow Coriander at Home: Beginner's Guide
Growing coriander at home is easy and rewarding! With a few simple steps, you can enjoy fresh coriander for cooking right from your windowsill or balcony.
Coriander loves sunlight, so pick a sunny windowsill or balcony where it can get 4-6 hours of direct light each day.
1. Choose the Right Spot
2. Prepare the Soil
Use well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Coriander thrives in loamy soil with a pH between 6.2-6.8 for best growth.
3. Sow the Seeds
Scatter coriander seeds evenly across the soil surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Water gently to keep the seeds moist.
4. Water Carefully
Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Over-watering can cause root rot, so monitor moisture levels carefully.
5. Thin the Seedlings
Once the plants have grown a few inches, thin them out to provide space for each plant to grow.
6. Harvest When Ready
Harvest coriander leaves after 3-4 weeks by cutting the outer leaves first. For seeds, let the plant flower and then collect the seeds.
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