Coriander, Coriandrum sativum, is an erect annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves of the plant are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The plant produces an oval shaped fruit which is yellow-brown in color and contains two seeds.
Coriander is a soft hair-less plant. The leaves of the plant are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. The plant produces a yellow-brown color fruit which is in oval shape and it contains two seeds.
All the parts of the coriander plants are edible but the fresh leaves and its dried fruits are most commonly used. Leaves and seeds are used fresh or in the dried form as an herb for cooking.
Benefits and uses of Coriander Leaves
- The fresh leaves are used in a variety of dishes, including chutneys and salads, salsa and guacamole, and as a garnish for soup, seafood, and meat.
- Coriander leaves are sometimes used raw or added to the dish right before serving because their flavor is diminished by heat.
- Coriander is used to treat abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, nausea, athlete's foot, and a variety of other symptoms caused by a long-term disease of the broad intestines.
- Coriander may also be used to remove oil, which aids in blood sugar control.
- Coriander leaves are high in antioxidants that help heart health, protect the brain, promote digestion and gut health, combat infection, and protect the skin from skin diseases.
Specifications of Coriander Leaves seeds
Common name
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Coriander leaves
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Sunlight
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Full sun
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Water
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Regular and steady watering
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Temperature
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17 and 27°C (62.6–80.6°F)
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Soil
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Sandy loam, loam, clay soil
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Fertilizer
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Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
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Germination
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Takes up to 2 to 3 weeks
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Harvest season
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After 45 to 70 days
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No. of seeds
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150+
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