LIFELEX Coriander Seed (120 per packet)

1 packet plant seed

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LIFELEX

DHANIYA_LI_(B)_57

120 per packet

Coriander

No

Indoor, Outdoor

Vegetable

Yes

Apiaceae family.

Coriandrum Sativum.

Dhaniya (coriander) seeds are used in cooking for their warm, slightly spicy flavor, and also have various health benefits, including aiding digestion, helping to regulate blood sugar, and reducing inflammation. They are used whole in dishes like pickles and rubs, or ground into powder for curries and other recipes.

Dhaniya (coriander) seeds thrive in well-drained loamy or silt soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. They require moderate phosphorus and nitrogen, with nitrogen split between sowing and later growth stages, and perform well with well-decomposed organic matter like farmyard manure or compost. For home gardens, a mix of red soil, vermicompost, and coco peat with a handful of neem cake is a good option.

The most effective method for sowing dhaniya (coriander) seeds is direct sowing into the garden or a pot after gently crushing and soaking the seeds to improve germination rates.

15 Days

250 ml for 3 days

Less than 3 hours a day

72 Months

Mixed Soil (50% Clay + 50% Sand)

120 per packet

To care for coriander (dhaniya) seeds, provide them with well-draining soil and 5-6 hours of sunlight, but avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged by watering deeply in the morning or evening, and avoid getting the leaves wet. For best results, sow seeds directly in the soil and sow small patches every few weeks for a continuous harvest.

Dhaniya (coriander) seeds are known for their distinct aroma and flavor, along with a host of other features, including significant health benefits and medicinal properties.

Dhaniya (coriander) seeds are small, round, and ribbed with a warm, earthy scent and a lemony, slightly pungent flavor when crushed. Key features include their high content of essential oils (like linalool) and fatty oils, making them a rich source of minerals and beneficial compounds. They are used whole or ground for flavoring foods and are known for their carminative, anti-diarrheal, and antiarthritic properties.