Topic: Rampant coriander!

[JerryB]

Moved a small row of coriander from down the plot to a raised bed about 3 weeks ago, it has subsequently gone to seed. Thinking of cutting it back to 2" or so ab ove ground level and let it grow again - is this ok or once it's gone it's gone????

[tim]

Didn't like the move, did it?
You can theoretically do that 3 times. But don't wait till it flowers.
Keep it cool to slow seeding. = Tim

[Multiveg]

Think coriander is annual, so once it has gone,....

[tim]

But it hasn't gone??  Worth a try? But still sow regularly to get the best results.

But tell me one person who actually achieves continuity with this or any other salad/veg. = Tim

[JerryB]

Thanks for the thoughts chaps, have give it a haircut to 3" from ground and see where i get - just have to put off making curries for a while i guess! tee hee!

[Moggle]

Jerry, if any of what you cut is useable, you can always chop it and freeze it in ice cube trays with a little water. Then add coriander ice cube to your curry. You hardly notice the difference!  ;D

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[JerryB]

Thanks Moggle - i already employ that sort of thing, for the parsley as well in a week or so's time as well as from what i can see thats going the same way! DOH!

[Mrs Ava]

You could always let it go to seed and save and use the seed in your curries.  Wonderful when roasted and then crushed.  And I am sure some chefs use the stems when they make bouquet garnis (have no idea how to spell that, but you know what I mean....a bundle of herbs!)  ;D

[JerryB]

EJ - Thanks for that - may well retrieve them on way home tonight!! Think your spelling was correct BTW!!! I knew what you meant in any case!!!

[tim]

btw - the root is as often used in cooking as the leaf??
But it seems a bit terminal to sacrifice a whole plant for a bit of root! = Tim