Coriander is a good seasoning, whether it is making soup, eating noodles or eating hot pot, with the fragrance of coriander, it can instantly increase the appetite, and it also has high nutritional value.
suitable growing environment
1. Temperature: likes cold and cool, not heat-resistant, the optimum temperature is 15-20°C (cilantro can withstand low temperatures from -1°C to 2°C, and grows slowly if it exceeds 30°C);
2. Lighting: Hi light, east, west and south facing balconies, terraces and roofs can be planted (if the sun is too strong, proper shading is required)
3. Humidity: It is not advisable to water too much in the seedling stage. If the watering amount is too large, some root diseases are prone to occur. When the seedlings grow to 10cm, the plants grow vigorously and should be irrigated frequently with a small amount of water to keep the soil surface moist.
4. Soil: soil with good water retention;
5. Pests and diseases: there may be aphids, sclerotinia, botrytis and other pests and diseases (generally, the probability of occurrence is small)
When you want to grow coriander at home, you only need to consider whether the temperature and light of the current planting environment are suitable, and pay attention to the humidity and soil during the planting process.
1. Planting time
Planting is generally carried out in autumn, preferably in September each year. Because the coriander planted in this season is less diseased and looks good, it can also be planted with cabbage.
2. Sowing the seeds
Planting coriander is generally carried out by sowing, that is, the seeds are directly sown into the soil, and the soil should be kept moist. After sowing, it can be covered with thin soil or broken straw, and it will germinate in about a week.
Three, the right time seedlings
After germination, the seedlings should be thinned. Don't thin the seedlings too early, wait until the seedlings are a little bigger before thinning, the seedlings removed at this time can still be eaten directly, very delicious and fresh.
4. Post-maintenance
Fertilization and maintenance can be carried out after thinning. When fertilizing, nitrogen fertilizer can be selected, which can be carried out at the same time as watering. Also pay attention to timely removal of weeds.