Coriander

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    Hi can anyone out there help? I planted some coriander seeds which have taken well. However I'm getting mixed advise regarding transplanting. What's the general concensus? Thank you in advance. 20180918_120421.jpg
     
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    As far as I'm aware coriander hates being moved, and is better sown where it is to be grown.
     
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      Good luck! I cannot grow coriander for toffee :redface:

      I have good results germinating the seed and potting on though. I sow in 5 to 7cm pots in an equal mix of MPC, perlite and vermiculite. You can allow the pots to become quite full of roots before tipping out and gently teasing the seedlings apart as you dunk the medium up and down in a bowl of water. The mix falls apart in water and there is very minimal root damage if you're gentle. It's a method that I use for all my seeds now.
       
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        As Mazambo says, it's a plant that is best sown in situ. I couldn't grow it in UK but it self-sows here on any bit of fluffed-up soil. Really fresh seed is probably also a factor.
         
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          From what I remember, there are two types of coriander for growing. One type is for growing the leaves and another type if you want it for harvesting the seed. I don't think you can get the second type very easily.

          As the others have said, it doesn't like transplanting but you haven't got much choice! I wouldn't have been planting it at this time of year, either. It produces better leaves when it has good lighting.

          Like with a lot of things we gardeners do, you just have to make the best of what you've got and keep your fingers crossed - although it gets difficult trying to transplant when your fingers are crossed!
           
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            Some years ago My neighbour had a garden full of the stuff.
            Or at least that is what he told me it was.
             
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              All I ever get when I try growing it is seed! A handful of leaves and then it bolts.
               
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                I agree with all of the above:)
                Last time I was successful was years ago :sad:
                I've tried a pinch in a pot on the windowsill, I've tried the same both outside/ in a cold frame and in the greenhouse.
                The only time I had a good harvest was when I sowed in situ in my raised bed. It was sown probably may/ June in full sun, years ago, so I can't remember what the weather was like :scratch:
                It's my favourite herb, so any tips would help me too :)
                If I was you with those seedling I'd try to 'scoop a few out together ', i.e. Move a group of seedlings with as much compost you can, have a pot ready, nearly filled, and settle them on the top. Add more compost to bed the roots in. Keep them out of the wind and direct sun and hope for the best. A deep pot is nessassary. If you get some warm weather you might be lucky:blue thumb:
                Good luck, they look healthy enough but I'd sow earlier next year :thumbsup:
                 
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                  Hello everyone and thank you all for your comments and advice. I planted these in September purely and simply because I found an old packet of seeds in my shed and thought I'd have a go and even though I actually hate it my partner loves it so did it for him really ❤. It says on the pack and on some sites online that September is a good month to grow and so far its done ok fingers crossed. Anyway this morning (before I saw the latest replies) I weeded & raked a small section in a raised bed and using an old plastic spatula/fish slice, demoted for 'garden/shed use' some years ago I gently scooped out small sections from the seed tray they were in, and just lay the seedlings & a good wedge of the soil they had germinated in onto the new soil, firmed them in, gave them a blessing and a good luck wish and now just waiting to see what happens. So now its a case of watch this space
                   
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                    Good luck :) if we get nice weather you might have some delicious coriander soon:blue thumb: I can understand you disliking it, my sister does too :snorky: I love it personally :biggrin:
                     
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                      Well the forecast is in the late 50's early 60's 'up north' for the next four days so you never know. I may devise some sort of cloche too. I'll have a root round in my shed and see if I can find anything suitable:dbgrtmb:
                       
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                      Good idea:blue thumb:
                      How up north are you? If you don’t mind me asking:redface:
                       
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                        I know coriander is grown as a winter crop in China. Drought and heat make it bolt. I think the 'dislikes being moved' thing is because it's in the carrot family, it has a tap root that won't like being transplanted.
                         
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