A popular herb, with a typical taste.
Coriander seed is used in very many dishes,
and is used in every kitchen on every continent.
Coriander is a flower that attracts both bees
and bumblebees. Coriander grows easily indoors.
Coriander in the garden
Coriander is sown late in April, and needs a lot
of warmth to germinate. It grows quickly more than
half meters high and grows faster then most of the weed.
Coriander needs a bit of chalck in its soil.
Coriander history
Coriander has been cultivated 3000 years, and in a
most parts of the world: the Egyptians and
the Chinese were the first, followed by the Romans.
Coriander as a vegetable
The leaves have a mild citrus flavor and can
are cooked as a vegetable or used directly in
a salad. But not everyone enjoys the taste, which
is also not easy to describe.
Coriander cultivars
Coriander 'Lemon' (Coriandrum sativum 'lemon').
The leaves have a lemon taste.
Coriander seeds
The typical sweet anise flavor of the seeds
are appreciated and used in the whole world.
It is also called: ketoembar.
Coriander Coriander is the dried after harvesting.
After drying upside down, the seeds are easely collected.
Korianderthee
Coriander Tea is like fennel tea: It is used
after dinner. Sprinkle coriander seeds in boiling
water. Coriander tea is also given to coughing children.
