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Coriander

Kothimeera / Dhania

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

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Jan.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Coriander monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryBest
FebruaryGood
MarchPossible
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JunePossible
JulyPossible
AugustGood
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
3–5 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
High
Container
8L (10 inch pot)
Soil depth
15 cm
Support
None
First harvest
30 days from sowing
Lifecycle
50 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 0.

First harvest: around day 30.

Harvest window: roughly 25 days.

Terrace notes for Coriander

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

Care tips

  • Crush the round seeds gently before sowing to speed germination.
  • Keep in partial shade to delay bolting.
  • Succession-sow for a continuous supply.
Common pests
  • Aphids
Common diseases
  • Powdery mildew
  • Damping off

Traits

  • Fast harvest
  • Beginner safe
  • Shade tolerant
  • Low effort
  • Terrace star

Questions about growing Coriander

Can I grow Coriander or Kothimeera / Dhania in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Coriander can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 3-5 hours of direct light and a container around 8L.

Which month is best to sow Coriander?

The best sowing months for Coriander are Oct–Jan. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Coriander need?

Coriander works best in a container around 8L with at least 15 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Coriander take to harvest?

Coriander usually reaches first harvest in about 30 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 25 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Coriander?

Watch for Aphids and Powdery mildew, Damping off. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

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