What to Plant this month: April
- judithstred
- Apr 1, 2015
- 1 min read
*For gardening in sub-tropical regions; for gardening schedule for other regions, check out www.gardenate.com
CORIANDER
Coriander (i.e. cilantro)
is an annual plant, which means it has to be replanted each year, however its planting season runs from April to September (keep inside in June/July) so you can plant every 2 to 3 weeks throughout the year for a continuous supply of this fresh and zesty herb.
Planting
- Compatible with (can grow in same bed): Dill, Chervil, Anise, Cabbages, Carrots
- Avoid growing in same bed: Fennel
Care
- Lots of sun and mulch to prevent drying out
- Keep very well watered. If they dry out, then they will bolt to seed
Harvest in 30-45 days. Plant in successions (planting new seed every few weeks) to get a continuous supply.
Storage
Use the leaves to flavour hot meals or add fresh to salads. The seeds can be dried and ground up for curries.
Happy Gardening!