When is the best season to plant coriander?

Coriander planting season and time

Coriander can be planted all year round. The most suitable sowing time is generally in spring and autumn. The spring planting time is March-April, and the autumn planting time is generally from mid-July to mid-September. In the warm areas in the south, it can be planted in October. Common coriander varieties include: Shandong large leaf, Beijing coriander, Yuanyangqiu coriander, etc. These varieties are suitable for sowing in autumn.

Coriander harvest season

Coriander planted in autumn in the north can mature and be harvested in October, while coriander planted in autumn in the south must mature and be harvested in the spring of the following year. The yield per mu of coriander planted in summer is about 1,500 jin, and the yield per mu in autumn is about 2,000 jin.

Coriander planting steps and methods

1. Seed processing: Before planting, we need to gently crack the coriander seeds. Just flatten the skin, so that the seeds can germinate better;

2. Soil preparation: Choose fertile, loose, and well-drained soil. Before sowing, the soil needs to be disinfected and pests controlled. Impurities and weeds in the soil need to be cleaned up, and watered thoroughly;

3. Sowing: Sprinkle the processed seeds into the soil. Cover them with a thin layer of soil about 1 cm thick. The density of the seeds can be arbitrary.