
- Hindi
- धनिया
- Botanical
- Coriandrum sativum
- Family
- Apiaceae
About the plant
Bolts in heat, thrives in the cool months. Sow every fortnight for a steady supply.
Growing it
Crush the round seed lightly between the palms before sowing.
What it is for
Garnish and chutney; let some flower for your own seed.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Three hours of sun; afternoon shade
- Water
- Keep evenly damp
- Season
- Jan–Feb, Oct–Dec
- Grows in
- Balcony, Windowsill
- Mature size
- 20–35 cm
- First harvest
- Four to five weeks
Crush the round seed lightly between the palms before sowing.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
Garnish and chutney; let some flower for your own seed.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- Published