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    Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an annual herb native to Mediterranean regions that is widely cultivated for its leaves and seeds. It has umbel-shaped inflorescences and spherical, ribbed fruits. Coriander grows best in loamy and silt loamy soils and is propagated through seeding. The leaves and fruits are used as herbs, spices, and in traditional medicines to aid digestion and treat intestinal issues. Pests and diseases rarely affect coriander.

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    Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an annual herb native to Mediterranean regions that is widely cultivated for its leaves and seeds. It has umbel-shaped inflorescences and spherical, ribbed fruits. Coriander grows best in loamy and silt loamy soils and is propagated through seeding. The leaves and fruits are used as herbs, spices, and in traditional medicines to aid digestion and treat intestinal issues. Pests and diseases rarely affect coriander.

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    Coriandrum Sativum L.: Coriander

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    Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an annual herb native to Mediterranean regions that is widely cultivated for its leaves and seeds. It has umbel-shaped inflorescences and spherical, ribbed fruits. Coriander grows best in loamy and silt loamy soils and is propagated through seeding. The leaves and fruits are used as herbs, spices, and in traditional medicines to aid digestion and treat intestinal issues. Pests and diseases rarely affect coriander.

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    Coriander

    Coriandrum sativum L.
    Classification

    • English Name:

    Coriander
    • Botanical Name:

    Coriandrum sativum L.
    • Family:

    Umbelliferae
    Origin
    • Native to Mediterranean areas.

    • It is mentioned in its ancient record of

     Indians

     Egyptians

     Greeks

     Romans
    General Description
     Annual herb with umble shaped inflorescence.
     Fruit forms the spice.
     Coriander fruit is called cremocarp.
     Fruit is developed from flower arranged in compound
    umble.
     Fruit may be classified as 2 seeded capsule because fruit
    doesn’t split readily. It has a spherical, globular shape.
     Its surface is marked by an alternation of straight and
    longitudinal ribs called costy.
    • Areas widely grown
    – Russia
    – India
    – Morocco
    – Poland
    – Argentina
    – USA
    • Soil Requirement
    – Almost of in all types of soils can be grown but rich
    loamy and silt loamy are best.
    – FYM 24 tons per acre is enough for commercial
    production.
    • Propagation

    – By seed.

    • Seed Rate

    – 8-10 kg/acre.

    • Transplanting

    – Very delicate so don’t tolerate transplanting.


    • Spacing
    – B-B distance 60-70 cm
    – R-R distance 40-45 cm
    – P-P distance 2-3 cm
    Sowing of Coriander
    – If sown on ridges, 1-2 irrigations should reach to
    lower surface of seed to moist.
    – Bed size should be normal for easy handling.
    – In rainy areas, ridge method is adopted to avoid
    rottening of seeds.
    – In less rainy areas, beds are preferred.
    – This crop is sown like spinach crop.
    • Sowing time
    – Plains Beginning of September to End of November.
    – Hills Mid March to End of May.
    – If crop is grown for green leaves then plains in spring while
    in hills in summer months.
    • Method of sowing
    – Broadcasted
    – Line sowing
    – Beds
    – Ridges
    • Irrigation
    – Irrigate weekly.
    – Total 5-6 irrigations.
    • Fertilizer
    – NPK @ 40-30-40 per acre at least at the
    time of ploughing.
    • Harvesting
    – November-March
    • Yield
    – 2-3 ton/acre
    Varieties
    Varieties of coriander are distinguished by the size
    of the fruit i.e.
     Coriandrum sativum has large cremocarops of 3.5-5
    mm in diameter.
     Coriandrum sativum has cremocarps of 1.5-3 mm
    diameter.
    Local Selections (Peshawari type) is generally
    cultivated in Pakistan.
    Uses
    Fruits are collected for medicinal purpose.
    It stimulates the flow of digestive secretions.
    Used full as a carminative and on treatment of
    intestinal disorder.
    Has expectorant properties.
    May be used internally in the form of infusion in
    stimulating appetite.
    Grown for its green leaves used as condiments.
    Seeds extensively used in confectionaries, medicines
    and as a spice.
    Used in ointment.
    Insects and Diseases

    • Rarely attack

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