What Is Cilantro, Coriander?

Cilantro and coriander is an annual herbaceous. The leafy part of this herb is called cilantro and the seeds are called coriander. Both of these are known in the cooking circles, but a few people think of this herb as medicinal. There are several different places that you can get fresh cilantro, which are, farmer markets, grocery stores, and restaurants and coriander is sold as a spice. This herb grows up to the height of ten to twelve inches tall.

The bloom traits of this herb is small, delicate, white flowers that appears as the temperature warms up and the plants bolts to seed.

The seeds can be sowed untreated outdoors in early to mid-spring or they can be transplanted outdoors to mid-to-late spring. They can also be sow in late summer or very early fall for a new fresh supply of this herb, before it frosts. The plants need to be space 8 to 10 plants apart, and it has to have moderate to high amounts of water. This herb grows in clumps.

Cilantro needs full sun, particle shade and shade. They do not need any special soil needs. Growing cilantro in more shade will helps to slow the inevitable bolting that is triggered by intense full sun and very hot temperatures.

Cilantro likes to be planted with salad bur net and garlic chives. It also likes to be planted in a shady part of a food garden.

To harvest cilantro, by using snips or scissors to cut aerial parts of the plant before the plants goes to flowers. The seeds clusters need to be handpick and gently rub the golden brown seeds from the stems.

Coriander seed is good to put in home baked bread. Cilantro can be put in many different dishes, such as,, salads, Mexican dishes, sandwiches and so many more.

The medicinal benefit is good for digestive health.

The parts used are the fresh aerial parts and dried seeds.