धनिया धनिया

🌱 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

पानी

Keep evenly damp

मौसम

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