Regular cutting delays the bloom - that's how it works
After that by hand drawn or pre-purchased coriander plants have grown in the bed, they strive to flower vigorously. Let nature run wild, is that harvest delicate coriander leaves already finished in June. Targeted cutting will delay flowering and the resulting negative change in taste until July / August:
- Cut off whole shoots close to the ground with a sharp knife
- harvest individual leaves from top to bottom with scissors
- Immediately cut out each shoot tip with a bud or flower
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- Coriander harvesting properly requires caution - this is how it works
Use only freshly sharpened and carefully disinfected cutting tools. This caution prevents lurking fungal spores, viruses and pests from having any chance of attacking a coriander plant.
Do not cut coriander from July for lush seed heads
If you have a harvest of spicy coriander grains in mind, the plant can bloom from mid / end of July. This paves the way for numerous, spherical fruits. However, you will only achieve this goal if no more shoots are cut. There is no need to harvest individual leaves as the taste is now extremely bitter.
Always cut off the seed heads as a whole
From August, experienced hobby gardeners keep the coriander plants in the eye. Here the fruits develop with numerous seeds. So that they do not burst prematurely and the seeds spread uncontrollably in the bed, they are cut early. When the seed heads turn light brown, the harvest can begin. Suspended on a string or spread out in a sunny, dry place, the grains ripen in peace.
If coriander seeds turn dark brown, they are ripe. Safely stored in a dark, airtight container, they are waiting to be used as a unique seasoning for dishes.
Tips & Tricks
After cutting coriander, does more leaves pile up than you can use in the kitchen? Then make the crop surplus durable by drying, freezing or soaking in olive oil. In addition, strong shoot tips are wonderfully suitable for the Multiplication by cuttings.
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