Propagating coriander is as easy as caring for it. Hobby gardeners have a choice of two approaches. You can find out here what they are and how to do them without any problems.

This is how propagation succeeds by sowing

Seeds for sowing coriander can be found in any well-stocked spice rack. However, if you value premium quality, you should consider purchasing it from a specialist retailer. Depending on the weather conditions, you can sow the seeds directly into the bed from April. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with loose, nutrient-rich soil. How to proceed step by step:

  • optimize the thoroughly weeded and raked soil with compost or leaf compost
  • use the seeds individually at a distance of 15-20 cm or spread them widely
  • Sieve only very thinly with substrate or sand, as they germinate in the light
  • Water and protect with a garden fleece from cold and pests

With regular weeding and watering, germination will get going quickly. If necessary, separate the coriander plants at a distance of at least 20 centimeters and a row spacing of 30 centimeters.

The offspring using cuttings works like this

Every vital coriander plant has the potential for more specimens. To do this, cut off some strong shoots with a length of 10 to 15 centimeters. Place them in a glass of water on the partially shaded window sill. Within a few days, new root strands will sprout from the intersections. If these have reached a length of 2 centimeters, the process continues as follows:

  • defoliate the lower part of each cutting
  • Place a potsherd in a pot over the water drain as drainage
  • Fill halfway with herbal soil or a mixture of potting soil and sand
  • plant a strong cutting in here up to the lower pair of leaves

After watering, place the coriander in the pot in partial shade for a few days so that it gets used to the sun.

tips and tricks

Coriander seeds remain germinable for many years. If you store the seeds in dark, dry containers at temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, you can look forward to rapid germination even after what feels like an eternity of 6-8 years.

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