Everyone has coriander in their kitchen. Everyone also wants to get it fresh. It is also considered as the heart of Indian cuisine. CorianderWhat better way to grow chia leaves than to grow them at home? But few people think of growing them at home as the seeds take a long time to germinate.
Meanwhile, Horticulture expert Raj Kumar Khute He has told about how to plant and care for coriander plant. It also tells exactly what to do to make the seeds sprout early. Using which you can germinate seeds in just 2 days and get green leaves in 5-6 days. Learn how to plant coriander plants indoors
The first and most important step in coriander cultivation is to select and prepare the right seeds. Older seeds take longer to germinate. Lightly crush the coriander in two, but be careful not to break the seeds completely. Place the seeds in a bowl and soak them in water for 6 to 8 hours. Soaking the seeds softens their tough outer layer and speeds up germination.
Using “potli technique” to germinate soaked seeds. Remove the soaked seeds from the water and place them in a napkin or thin cotton cloth. Tie the cloth tightly into a small ball. Place this lump directly into the moist soil of the pot or container. But be careful not to bury it too deep and keep the soil slightly moist, not wet. Burying the seeds in the soil provides the seeds with constant, even heat and moisture, which is the best environment for the seeds to germinate naturally.
The biggest advantage of these tips is that it cuts down the germination time from 10-15 days to just two days. After exactly two days, carefully remove the pot from the soil and open it for inspection. Small white shoots will emerge from the seeds. Germinated seeds germinate quickly in the soil and immediately become seedlings.
The germinated seeds should now be carefully placed in the prepared soil in pots or seedbeds. The seeds should be spread flat on the soil in the pot. They should be covered with a thin layer of soil. Add a small amount of vermicompost or well-rotted manure after spreading the seeds. Water very slowly, so that the seeds are not blown out of their place in the soil. Better to use a sprinkler or spray bottle.
If you plant it with proper care, you will soon have fresh market cilantro at home. Five to six days after sowing, you will see green coriander leaves sprouting rapidly. This means the total time from seed soaking to first harvest is only 7 to 8 days. Cilantro does not require full sunlight; It grows well in dim light. Always keep the soil moist, but do not let it stand water.
