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• Coriander can be grown anytime from now until the arrival of peak summer in May.
• Soak seeds overnight and lightly crush with your hands or a roller to split each one into two before sowing.
• A wide, shallow pot with 6 inches of soil works well.
• Mix a well-draining blend of one-third manure, one-third soil, and one-third washed river sand.
• Sprinkle seeds on top and press gently without burying them deep.
• It grows best with 3-4 hours of morning sunlight, avoid harsh afternoon heat.
• Water daily, or whenever the top soil feels dry, keeping it moist but not soggy.
• Once seedlings are about 2 inches tall, add liquid fertiliser or manure, repeating every 15 days.
• Harvest by cutting leaves after 30-40 days.
• Don't pull the plant out by its roots, it will regrow and give you further harvests.

• Fresh leaves (cilantro) and dried seeds are both widely used as herbs and spices.

These uses are documented for information only and are not medical advice. Always verify the species and the plant part before use.

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