As uncomplicated as its care, propagating coriander is so easy. Hobby gardeners have the choice between two approaches. You can find out what they are and how to do them easily here.
How can you successfully propagate coriander?
The easiest way to propagate coriander is by sowing or cuttings. When sowing, sow seeds 15-20 cm apart in nutrient-rich soil. For cuttings, cut 10-15 cm long shoots and let them root in water before planting.
This is how propagation works by sowing
Seeds for sowing coriander can be found in every well-stocked spice shelf. However, if you value premium quality, you could consider purchasing it from a specialist retailer. Depending on the weather conditions, you can sow the seeds directly into the bed from April. To do this, choose a sunny to partially shaded location with loose, nutrient-rich soil. How to proceed step by step:
- optimize the thoroughly weeded and raked soil with compost or leaf mold
- plant the seeds individually at a distance of 15-20 cm or spread them widely
- only sieve very thinly with substrate or sand, as these are light germinators
- water and protect from cold and pests with a garden fleece
As you weed and water regularly, germination will begin quickly. If necessary, separate the coriander plants at a distance of at least 20 centimeters and a row spacing of 30 centimeters.
Breeding using cuttings works like this
Every vital coriander plant has the potential for further specimens. To do this, cut off a few strong shoots that are 10 to 15 centimeters long. Place these in a glass of water on the partially shaded windowsill. Within a few days, new root strands sprout from the cut sites. Once they have reached a length of 2 centimeters, it continues like this:
- defoliate the lower part of each cutting
- place a pottery shard in a pot over the water drain as drainage
- Fill halfway with herb soil or a potting soil-sand mixture
- plant a strong cutting here up to the bottom pair of leaves
After watering, place the coriander in the pot in partial shade for a few days so that it gets used to the sun.
Tips & Tricks
Coriander seeds remain viable for many years. If you store the seeds in dark, dry containers at temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, you can enjoy rapid germination even after what feels like an eternity of 6-8 years.
