🌿 Lemon Coriander
(Coriandrum sativum – lemon-flavoured selection)
🪴 Type
Half-hardy annual herb
🍽️ Use
Leaves, stems, and seeds
Bright, citrusy flavour — excellent in salads, curries, and garnishes
🌱 Sowing Info 🟨
- When to sow: March – September
- Where: Direct sow outdoors or in pots
- How:
- Sprinkle seed thinly
- Cover with fine compost
- Water gently
- Germination: 7–14 days
🌿 Growing Tips
- Prefers cool conditions — avoid hottest spots
- Sow little and often for a continuous supply
- Avoid transplanting — sow where it will grow
- Keep soil lightly moist
🌼 Harvest
- Pick leaves young and regularly
- Allow some plants to flower for seeds
- Harvest green seeds for fresh use
❄️ Kitchen Tip
Freeze fresh green seeds in a jar to preserve their citrus flavour — a real treat in cooking.
🌿 Notes
Easy once established and often self-seeds freely — a great low-effort herb for any plot.