Most people only know coriander from the spice rack. You can also plant the spice yourself without much effort. Here you can find out today how coriander is properly fertilized.
Coriander is an integral part of Asian cuisine. The green herb is used as a bread spice or in gingerbread. The taste is simply unmistakable. The Germans noticed that too, which is why coriander is now found not only in the kitchen as a spice, but also as a plant in many gardens.
If you want to plant coriander in your garden or grow it in a pot, you will get a relatively robust plant that requires little care. Coriander is also very easy to use when it comes to fertilizer.
Fertilize coriander only in moderation
➲ Potted coriander
Coriander is a particularly frugal plant and therefore the addition of fertilizer is not absolutely necessary - especially for specimens planted in pots. But if you still don't want to do without it and hope for a higher yield, you can add some liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water once a month. Coriander does not need more fertilizer in a pot.
Make your own liquid fertilizer:
To make a liquid fertilizer you need the following ingredients:
- Potato water (from boiled potatoes)
- Coffee grounds
- Egg Shells
- Stinging nettle
- dandelion
- Onion Damage
Mix all the ingredients well and let them rest in a wooden container for two weeks. Stir occasionally in between. The fermentation process creates a manure that is wonderfully suitable as a liquid fertilizer (not only for coriander).
» But be careful: The liquid manure smells incredibly strong. It is best to place the jar as far away from the house as possible.
➲ Outdoor cilantro
If you plant coriander in your garden, you should prepare the soil well in advance. Coriander likes humus rich soil.
Work some compost and horn shavings into the bed to give the plant a good start. Regular but moderate watering is then sufficient to take good care of coriander. Adding fertilizer is not absolutely necessary. With little care you have so freshCoriander in your own garden.