Description

Coriander Slowbolt is a soft-leaved annual plant that produces white or pale pink flowers and can grow up to a meter in height. This particular Coriander variety is slow to bolt and best suited for growing fresh leaves.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a member of the parsley family and the word coriander can be used to describe the entire plant: leaves, stems, seeds, and all. The leaves of the plant are commonly called cilantro, which comes from the Spanish word for coriander, or Chinese parsley.

Coriander is a pungent herb and is best known for repelling pests and combatting spider mites.

 

Benefits 

Companion Plant

• Coriander can be planted throughout the garden in well-placed areas around tomatoes or spinach, or planted in rows bordering fruits and vegetables to warn of pests and attract beneficial insects.
• Companion planting coriander is beneficial for asparagus, chervil, basil, mint and spinach. Planting beans or peas near your coriander will be beneficial to the growth of your coriander plants.
• Avoid planting coriander near fennel.

Attracts Beneficial Insects

• Coriander is an excellent plant for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. The tiny flowers that are produced by the coriander plant accommodate beneficial bugs and encourage them to make their home among your plants.
• Coriander attracts beneficial insects like tachninid flies, parasitoid wasps and hoverflies to your garden. A tea made from coriander, used as a spray, will help to combat spider mites anywhere in the garden.
• Planting coriander as a companion in your garden, in combination with other small flowering pungent herbs, is a great way to create a pest-free environment, or at least keep them to a minimum, preventing damage to your crops.

Culinary & Medicinal Use

• Leaves used fresh in curries, salads, soups, chutneys, and marinades.
• Seeds harvested and used dried in pickles, spice blends, and breads.
• Traditionally used as a digestive aid and to help reduce inflammation and blood sugar.

Nutritional Benefits

• High in vitamins A, C, and K, along with calcium, iron, and antioxidants.
  
• Leaves contain antibacterial compounds like dodecenal.
  
• Seeds are rich in essential oils that support gut health and metabolism.
  

Garden Performance

• Slowbolt' grows well in hotter areas where standard coriander quickly flowers.
  
• Produces more abundant and longer-lasting foliage.
  
• Compact growth, making it suitable for containers and garden beds.
  

 

How To Use

• Season: Spring
• Temperature: 18-27°C
• Germinate: 14 - 21 days
• Depth: 5 - 10 mm
• Spacing: 20 x 20 cm
• Harvest: 40 - 45 days, depending on weather conditions
• Height: 1m
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Exposure: Partial shade - coriander will bolt in hot weather

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Loose, well-drained loamy soil with pH between 6.2–7.5. Enrich with compost.
• Moderate and consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging.
• Light feeding with compost or a balanced organic fertiliser once established.
• Tolerates moderate humidity (50–70%) but requires good airflow to prevent mildew.
• If you are primarily growing coriander to harvest cilantro leaves, place the plant in a cooler area of your garden to help prevent bolting.
• Ideal for most South African provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape. Performs well in container gardens and urban settings.

 

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