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When is the best time to plant coriander?

Coriander sowing time

Coriander varieties: Coriander can be divided into lobular varieties and large leaf varieties according to the leaf size. Sowing time: Coriander can be sowed in spring and autumn, and in spring it is carried out in April-May. Coriander likes warm and humid environment. This season is very suitable for seed germination, and it can be planted in July and August, but the germination rate will be very low. Because of the hot weather, it is carried out in September in autumn, when the temperature is very suitable for planting. Planting time of potted coriander: Generally, potted coriander is around beginning of autumn, that is, around August, when the weather gets cold, it is suitable for planting potted coriander. The sowing temperature of coriander: 15-20 is suitable for sowing coriander, because this is the most suitable temperature for the growth of coriander, and the temperature before germination should be controlled at 15-20.

Method for sow coriander

1. Soil selection: Choose fertile and loose soil, because the root system of coriander is short and shallow, which is beneficial to its absorption of nutrients. Don't use soil that is too sticky and airtight, otherwise it is not conducive to its later growth. 2. Seed selection: buy coriander seeds in the market, and the coriander seeds should be within the shelf life, otherwise it will be difficult to germinate. Coriander seeds are round and have shells outside. Peel off the shell, inside is its seed. 3. Treatment: If you want coriander to germinate faster, you should soak the seeds in water, preferably warm water. Soak the seeds for about a day, and try to cut the seeds in half, which is conducive to faster seedling raising. 4. Planting: Sow the treated seeds into the soil. The distance between seeds should be uniform and covered with a thin layer of fine soil. It will germinate about a week after sowing. Don't water too much at this time.

Coriander is sown and germinated

Rub the seeds of coriander before sowing. Coriander seeds should be soaked in 1% potassium permanganate solution or 300 times solution of 50% carbendazim wettable powder for 30 minutes. After the seeds are taken out and washed, they are soaked in clear water for about 20 hours, and then germinate in the shade at 20-25℃, containing 30% of the seeds.

Sowing and emergence of coriander

Coriander germinates about 7 days after sowing. I like to keep the soil moist in a cool climate. Generally, 10- 15 days after sowing, and slow planting for 20 days. Seeds that germinate quickly germinate faster.