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Coriander

Kothimeera / Dhania

Everyday kitchen herb that thrives in cool weather and shade. Bolts fast once it gets hot.

herbeasyseasonalMild Winter
Fast harvestBeginner safeShade tolerantLow effortTerrace star
86terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. First harvestDay 30
  4. Peak harvestDay 43
  5. End of cropDay 50
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Aphids.

  • Day 30
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskmedium

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering riskmedium

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Aphids
Common diseases
Powdery mildew, Damping off
Terrace notes

High kitchen demand and shade-tolerant, making it ideal for balconies. Heat makes it bolt, so favour Oct–Feb.

  • Crush the round seeds gently before sowing to speed germination.
  • Keep in partial shade to delay bolting.
  • Succession-sow for a continuous supply.
Key requirements
Sun
3–5h
direct/day
Shade tol.
High
Water
Medium
Container
8L
10 inch pot
Soil depth
15cm
Support
None
1st harvest
30d
Lifecycle
50d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

Telangana Horticulture CalendarTNAU Crop GuideGrowOS Field EstimateUser logs (coming soon)

Grow this crop

Everything you need to grow Coriander on your terrace.

Est. setup
₹1,002
Seeds
Coriander (Kothimeera) Seeds
₹35
Container
6-inch Leafy Greens Tray
₹120
Soil
Premium Potting Mix (5kg)
₹349
Nutrition
Vermicompost (5kg)
₹249
Protection
Cold-Pressed Neem Oil (250ml)
₹249
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