Since coriander takes an average of 24 weeks from sowing to harvest, the seeds are either sown immediately in the bed or grown early indoors. We explain both approaches to you here.
This is how direct sowing succeeds
Since coriander seeds do not expect tropical temperatures for germination, there is nothing to be said against sowing from April. If the general weather situation signals that no more ground frosts are to be expected, you can start. Choose a sunny bed as the location, the soil of which is loose, humus and low in lime. Proper seeding requires careful soil preparation. How to do it right:
- Weed the bed soil and work it into fine crumbs
- spread a 5-8 centimeter thick layer of compost or leaf soil
- Sow the individual coriander seeds 15-20 cm apart
- Sieve a maximum of 0.5 centimeters with substrate or vermiculite as a light germinator
- Moisten well with a watering can and protect with a close-meshed net
Germination will start within 14-21 days, depending on the prevailing temperatures. If the sowing was carried out widely, the seedlings are thinned out in May from a growth height of 5-10 centimeters to a planting distance of at least 20 centimeters.
This is how you can sow coriander behind glass
Coriander can be sown all year round in the sheltered ambience of the house or conservatory. In order for the spice plant to start the garden season with an advantageous growth advantage, February and March are recommended. This is how sowing goes smoothly:
- fill a 12 cm pot with lean substrate, such as herb or propagation soil
- moisten with a fine shower
- sow the seeds and cover them very thinly with sand or soil
- Expect germination at a partially shaded window seat at 20-25 degrees Celsius
A cover made of glass or transparent film creates a conducive, humid and warm microclimate in the seed container. To prevent mold from forming, the hood is aired briefly every day. The sowing must neither dry out nor swim in the water in the following period. Under these ideal conditions, the first cotyledons emerge from the seeds within a week. In May, the young coriander is planted in the bed or pot.
tips and tricks
With Vietnamese coriander, you grow a spice plant that is also decorative with its pink flowers. In the hanging basket (€11.99) or in the tub, it draws everyone's attention on the balcony and attracts hordes of butterflies.
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