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????
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
Think coriander is annual, so once it has gone,....
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
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!
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
M
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!
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
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!!!
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