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[terrym]

Clint
Do coriander seeds I buy from the Asian shop germinate, if so I've loads.

I find coriander a right sod to grow. The germination time is really long, perhaps as long as four weeks. That said I may I might have found the best way for me. If you gently crack the round seeds into its two halves with a rolling pin or similar (one round seed will actually grow two plants) then soak them in water for a few hours before you plant them out that seems to be the best method. I did try the method I found on Youtube here, but found that although they germinated quickly the seedlings were really spindly.

Anyway if you or anyone else can or has find a good method for growing coriander either in pots or outside then please share

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Thanks that's coriander sorted

 

[Druncan]

No garden centres here to open,,,, This year I have mailny dried seeds and potted on shop bought; Honeydew /water melons, butternut squash, coriander, tomatoes and dried peas, chick peas all looking good so far. Building raised beds wherever I can. Two cold frames so far. Yesterday we were given some fresh mackerel, heads and bits currently in two lobster pots I'm running from a rocky outcrop. Gonna sail troll for some ******* if we ever get a southerly (build a little raft to carry your line out) boarding out the brewery loft otherwise. Keeps you sane eh? Partner working 5 days a week in our OP home. I am a bit stir crazy now and will happily discuss ideas with myself, should I be worried?,,,,,

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Druncan
What's your imaginary friend called?

 

[Druncan]

Richard Head, usually when I've stabbed myself with a screwdriver, or stood on the rake,, No I'm not self harming, I just blame fookin Richard, still haven't fallen through the loft hatch yet,,,

 

[VW911]

Trouble with most supermarket planted coriander is that it seems to bolt (go to seed) a bit too readily for my liking. Yes, you end up with plenty of seed, but I really treasure the leaves, on curries, chillies, salsas, etc.
One of my favourite things in the summer is to pick a few leaves, a fresh chilli, a cherry tomato and a spring onion (all within the space of a few minutes, and warm from the sun) and shove the lot in my gob!!!

 

[Clint]

I can now drive to my local garden centres....and mingle with loads of others at a safe distance...but I can't drive 12 miles to go to my now open fishing lakes and be about 50m away from others...but those living in England can.

 

[MyQul]

I can now drive to my local garden centres....and mingle with loads of others at a safe distance...but I can't drive 12 miles to go to my now open fishing lakes and be about 50m away from others...but those living in England can.

Get ready for loads of English, 'coming over there and stealing all your fish'

 

[Clint]

They've been warned...it's legal to travel in England for exercise and hobbies I think but it's not in Wales... travelling into Wales isn't allowed.
There's lovely.

 

[MyQul]

They've been warned...it's legal to travel in England for exercise and hobbies I think but it's not in Wales... travelling into Wales isn't allowed.
There's lovely.

Was just looking at the welsh gov regulations. You have to stay local but we're not allowed into Wales (for recreational purposes)

 

[Clint]

It's a local place for local people..you're not wanted here..

 

[marshbrewer]

Richard Head, usually when I've stabbed myself with a screwdriver, or stood on the rake,, No I'm not self harming, I just blame fookin Richard, still haven't fallen through the loft hatch yet,,,

Lol. When I was a young un, I used to love the Kenny Everitt show, and that dude was one of my favourite characters. Lol. Good times.

 

[Gerryjo]

I find coriander a right sod to grow. The germination time is really long, perhaps as long as four weeks. That said I may I might have found the best way for me. If you gently crack the round seeds into its two halves with a rolling pin or similar (one round seed will actually grow two plants) then soak them in water for a few hours before you plant them out that seems to be the best method. I did try the method I found on Youtube here, but found that although they germinated quickly the seedlings were really spindly.

Anyway if you or anyone else can or has find a good method for growing coriander either in pots or outside then please share

I was kindly given coriander seeds from a work colleague who has a farm in India and these are directly from there. Is it possible to grow these here.
I only grow hops and plant flowers etc so totally new to this..

 

[Applesnmore]

Trouble with most supermarket planted coriander is that it seems to bolt (go to seed) a bit too readily for my liking. Yes, you end up with plenty of seed, but I really treasure the leaves, on curries, chillies, salsas, etc.
One of my favourite things in the summer is to pick a few leaves, a fresh chilli, a cherry tomato and a spring onion (all within the space of a few minutes, and warm from the sun) and shove the lot in my gob!!!

The thing with coriander is that it wants to flower before the longest day, sow mid February and June should serve you. Supermarket corriander grown under lights so always wants to seed

 

[foxy]

Coriander is easy to grow, potting mix cover with sieved seed growing mix, water, add seed, cover with more sieved seed raising mix water again. Spindly growth is because they are not subject to any wind. If growing inside get a piece of cardboard and pass over the seedlings brushing them to and fro gently this will strengthen them.

 

[terrym]

Coriander is easy to grow, potting mix cover with sieved seed growing mix, water, add seed, cover with more sieved seed raising mix water again. Spindly growth is because they are not subject to any wind. If growing inside get a piece of cardboard and pass over the seedlings brushing them to and fro gently this will strengthen them.

Your planting method is basically what I do. The spindly growth I got was unique to the seeds that germinated via the method I posted above. As soon as they had germinated they went outdoors but it didnt seem to change how they have continued to grow. And I am using seed from a seedsman not food grade. I shall just have to keep experimenting.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I'm following the YouTube method with a tea towel.

 

[Applesnmore]

Your planting method is basically what I do. The spindly growth I got was unique to the seeds that germinated via the method I posted above. As soon as they had germinated they went outdoors but it didnt seem to change how they have continued to grow. And I am using seed from a seedsman not food grade. I shall just have to keep experimenting.

Try a variety called Crusier.
Large leaves, dark colour. Stands well. Stocky plants.
Some coriander does seem spindly and there does seem to be a degree of variation in growth habit of generic coriander vs named cultivars.

 

[Clint]

I put some of mine in last night's curry..chopped stalks in the sauce and the leaves at the end...totally superior taste.

 

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