Coriander Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Health Benefits.

Coriander is a fast growing annual or biennial herb of the Parsley Family.It comes with large umbrella leaves.The name cilantro refers to the fresh leaf, also known as Chinese parsley. Coriander is the name for the seeds.It is very fast growing and automatic herb grow especially in the cooler weather of spring and fall.
 SPECIFICATION OF CORIANDER

Common name: Coriander

Height: 18 to 24 inches (45-60cm)
Difficulty level: Easy

Sunlight: Coriander likes a sunny position but it needs shade due to hot summer days.

Soil: Plant the seeds in light, well-drained soil and space them 1 to 2 inches apart direct in outdoors after the last frost. Sow the seeds at 3-week intervals for continued harvest or Start seeds in propagation starter cubes or plugs indoors six weeks before planting outdoors.Space rows about 12 inches apart. Coriander prefers a deep, fertile soil which can be either light or heavy, as long as it is well draining.


 





The plants, which grow about 2 feet high, are cultivated in rows about 18 inches apart, generally from seed sown in early spring. The seed heads which ripen about midsummer are gathered and dried, then beaten with light rods or flails to separate the seeds.


Water requirements :

 Use watering as it is needed. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood area. Or use a sprayer to spray the water like mist.Do not over water.

Use and benefit of coriander :

Coriander has following benefits

1.Coriander helps to lower bad cholesterol and increases the levels of good cholesterol.

2.This herb also helps to control heart rate and blood pressure. It is a good source f potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese and iron as well as low in sodium.Iron is vital for red blood cell production and manganese is used as a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme.

3. Vitamin K in it is good for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

4.Some of the components of essential oils found in coriander such as Borneol and Linalool, aid in digestion, proper functioning of the liver and bonding of bowels, while also helping to reduce diarrhoea.