Herb : Coriander : Confetti

Hardy Annual Herb

• Crops in : 28 days
• Height : 24 inches

Description

A unique Coriander producing 'carrot fern-like leaves' with that distinctive coriander taste but with increased sweetness. Coriander Confetti is quick maturing, producing plenty of leaf that can be used as a 'cut and come again' salad leaf, or when a fully mature plant.

Easy and quick to grow, direct outdoors or in containers.

Height: 15-60cm (6-24in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March-September at 4 week intervals. Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.

Aftercare

Harvest young leaves as required, picking a few from each plant. Harvest can be within 28 days of sowing under ideal conditions. Sowings made in the late summer will carry on cropping into winter with cloche protection, or if in pots/containers that are brought into the greenhouse.

Kitchen Notes

Indispensable ingredient for curries, stews and sauces, also as an addition to salads and as a garnish.