A spice plant with Mediterranean charm
Coriander started its triumphal march around the globe with high probability from the eastern Mediterranean. From here the spice found its way to the palace gardens of a Babylonian king 5,000 years ago, as evidenced by ancient clay tablets. In addition, the ancient Egyptians so appreciated the leaves and seeds that they used coriander as grave goods. The famous Pharaoh Tutankhamun was also supposed to feed on the spice on his journey into eternity.
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The Chinese got to know and love coriander around 400 AD. The British mentioned the herb in 1066 AD, from where it was spread across Europe. Only in the 17th In the 19th century, immigrants took the seeds with them to North and South America, where coriander caused a sensation on the menus. Today the spice primarily dominates Asian and South American cuisine.
A small but fine selection of varieties - an invitation to browse
The following varieties with their individual attributes reveal why coriander is so popular:
- 'Cilantro': the most eaten herb in the world, a special leaf coriander with a mild aroma
- 'Thuringian': a local variety, uncomplicated too draw, perfectly adapted to our climate
- 'Confetti': impresses with its extra delicate, pinnate leaves, the ideal variety for beginners
- 'Jantar': a Russian variety with a nutty aroma, ideally suited for Freeze
Looking for one perennial You will find the coriander variety in Vietnamese coriander. Botanically assigned to a different species, the leaves nevertheless have the typical sweet coriander aroma. Although the plant is not frost-resistant, it has the ability to wintering in the house. Thanks to its pretty pink flowers, this strain is popular in the Hanging basket(€ 10.99 at Amazon *) cultivated.
Tips & Tricks
It's not just the inimitable taste that sets coriander apart. The spice plant is child's play in every hobby garden sow. Coriander also thrives wonderfully in the bucket on the balcony without requiring permanent maintenance.
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