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Coriander
Coriander
Coriandum sativum

Coriander's name comes from the Greek word Koris, which means bed bug, referring to the unpleasant buggy odor of the foliage. The leaves are used extensively in Chinese, Mexican (as cilantro), Vietnamese and Indian cook- ing. Seeds are an ingredient in curry and are used to flavor bread, cookies and cakes. Known for 3,000 years medicinally, coriander quiets stomach-aches and relieves nausea. Goes to seed quickly in summer so sow fresh seed every 3 weeks for constant crop.

full sun   Annual
24" • Space 15 in.
culinary fragrant
Leaves: Salsa, soups and salads. Seeds: Cookies, soups, sausages, and salads.
 

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Coriander
Vietnamese (Rau Ram) Coriander
Polygonum odoratum

Coriander (Vietnamese) - Tired of growing coriander form seed several times a year? This is your answer. This remarkable herb from Vietnam has excellent flavor. The leaves are used extensively in cooking. Medicinally, coriander quiets stomach aches and relieves nausea. Makes great hanging basket.

full sun   Annual
8" • Space 24 in.
medicinal culinary
Good substitute for cilantro. Easy to grow.
  

 

 

 

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