Differences between cilantro and mint

1. Differences between the two

1. Plant shape: The height of coriander is about 40-130 cm, and the whole plant is hairless. Mint is much shorter in comparison, only 30-60 cm in height, but the wild one can be taller. In addition, its stem has soft hairs on the upper part, and not so much hairs on the lower part.

2. Leaves: The leaves of coriander are wrinkled on the surface and green in color. The back is gray-green, but the depressions and ridges of the midrib are white. Mint leaves are relatively flat, and although the color is also green, it is lighter.

3. Distribution: Coriander is native to southern Europe, the Canary Islands and other places. It is also cultivated in my country and is also known as mint. Mint is more widely distributed and can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

4. Smell: Coriander is also known as mint. The name can reveal the difference between them. It has a faint fragrance. The smell of mint is stronger and a bit pungent.

2. How to raise

The two belong to the same family, so their growth habits are almost the same. They all like warm, humid and well-lit environments. They are not very demanding on soil, but grow faster in loose, fertile acidic soil. Water more in the early stages of growth, and control the amount of water after it grows. Fertilization is usually based on nitrogen fertilizer, and the amount of fertilizer must be sufficient for the plants to grow well.

3. Value Introduction

The main value of mint is food and medicine. It can treat symptoms such as colds and fevers, it also has a therapeutic effect on skin itching, and it also helps with sleep. Coriander is much more extensive, because it is rich in various ingredients that are useful in many fields. In addition to being edible and medicinal, it also plays a significant role in manufacturing.