Slow-Bolting Growth
Known for its slower tendency to flower prematurely, Leisure Coriander can provide a longer harvesting period for fresh, flavorful leaves.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Leisure Coriander Seeds
Leisure Coriander is a popular slow-bolting variety of coriander, scientifically known as Coriandrum sativum. This productive annual herb is valued for its aromatic, flavorful green leaves and fragrant coriander seeds. Its ability to resist premature flowering makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy an extended harvest of fresh cilantro. Ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers, Leisure Coriander adds fresh flavor to curries, chutneys, soups, salads, salsas, and a wide range of culinary dishes.
Slow-Bolting Variety
Aromatic Green Leaves
Culinary Herb
Open-Pollinated
Key Features
Aromatic Foliage
Produces fragrant green leaves with the distinctive fresh coriander flavor used in everyday cooking, garnishing, and seasoning.
Dual-Purpose Harvest
Enjoy the fresh leaves as cilantro and allow mature plants to produce aromatic coriander seeds for cooking and spice preparation.
Kitchen Garden Favorite
An excellent herb for home gardens, raised beds, and suitable containers, providing fresh ingredients close to your kitchen.
Product Highlights
Slow-bolting coriander variety
Approximately 47 days to maturity under suitable conditions
Fragrant and flavorful green foliage
Produces aromatic coriander seeds
Suitable for kitchen gardens
Can be grown in garden beds and containers
Useful for curries, chutneys, and salads
Open-pollinated annual herb
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Coriandrum sativum |
| Common Name | Leisure Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Dhaniya |
| Plant Family | Apiaceae (Carrot Family) |
| Variety | Leisure |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Herb Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Culinary Herb |
| Growth Habit | Upright, leafy herb with a branching flowering habit |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 47 days, depending on growing conditions and harvest purpose |
| Plant Height | Approximately 12–18 inches |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Flower Color | Small white to pale pink flowers |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Planting Season | Spring or cool growing season; adjust according to local climate |
| Planting Method | Direct Sowing Recommended |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately ¼–½ inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 55–70°F (13–21°C) |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4 inches between plants |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 12 inches |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Harvesting | Harvest young leaves regularly; collect mature seeds after they turn brown and dry |
| Special Characteristic | Slow-Bolting Growth Habit |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Location
Select a sunny or partially shaded location with good air circulation. In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to help reduce heat stress and premature flowering.
Select a sunny or partially shaded location with good air circulation. In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to help reduce heat stress and premature flowering.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Remove stones and weeds to create a suitable seedbed for healthy root development.
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Remove stones and weeds to create a suitable seedbed for healthy root development.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow Leisure Coriander seeds approximately ¼–½ inch deep. Space seeds appropriately and cover lightly with soil. Direct sowing is recommended because coriander develops a taproot and does not always transplant easily.
Sow Leisure Coriander seeds approximately ¼–½ inch deep. Space seeds appropriately and cover lightly with soil. Direct sowing is recommended because coriander develops a taproot and does not always transplant easily.
Step 4: Water and Support Germination
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds generally germinate within 14–21 days under favorable conditions.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds generally germinate within 14–21 days under favorable conditions.
Step 5: Thin and Maintain the Plants
Once seedlings become established, thin them to approximately 4 inches apart. Remove weeds and provide moderate watering. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flavor.
Once seedlings become established, thin them to approximately 4 inches apart. Remove weeds and provide moderate watering. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flavor.
Step 6: Harvest Fresh Coriander Leaves
Begin harvesting when plants have developed sufficient foliage, generally around 6 inches tall. Pick outer leaves carefully and leave enough central growth for continued development.
Begin harvesting when plants have developed sufficient foliage, generally around 6 inches tall. Pick outer leaves carefully and leave enough central growth for continued development.
Step 7: Collect Coriander Seeds
Allow selected plants to flower and develop seed heads. When the seeds turn brown and dry, cut the seed heads and allow them to dry further in a well-ventilated area before collecting and storing the coriander seeds.
Allow selected plants to flower and develop seed heads. When the seeds turn brown and dry, cut the seed heads and allow them to dry further in a well-ventilated area before collecting and storing the coriander seeds.
Grow Fresh Flavor with Leisure Coriander Seeds
Enjoy the pleasure of growing your own aromatic coriander with Leisure Coriander Seeds. Known for its slow-bolting characteristic and flavorful foliage, this versatile herb is a wonderful addition to home vegetable gardens and kitchen containers. Harvest fresh cilantro leaves for everyday cooking or allow plants to mature for their aromatic coriander seeds. Bring fresh, homegrown flavor to your kitchen with this productive culinary herb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Leisure Coriander Seeds, their slow-bolting characteristics, growing requirements, and harvesting uses.
What makes Leisure Coriander different from regular coriander?
Leisure Coriander is a slow-bolting variety that tends to delay premature flowering compared with many conventional coriander varieties. This characteristic can help gardeners enjoy a longer period of fresh leafy growth, particularly when plants are grown in suitable conditions. It is especially useful for gardeners who primarily want to harvest fresh cilantro leaves for cooking.
How can I prevent Leisure Coriander plants from flowering too early?
Although Leisure is naturally slow-bolting, excessive heat, dry soil, and stressful growing conditions can still encourage early flowering. Sow seeds during cooler growing periods, maintain consistent soil moisture, and provide afternoon shade in hot weather. Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks can also help maintain a continuous supply of fresh coriander leaves.
Can Leisure Coriander be harvested for both leaves and seeds?
Yes! Leisure Coriander is a dual-purpose culinary herb. Its fresh green leaves are harvested as cilantro, while mature plants produce aromatic coriander seeds. For leaf production, harvest the foliage regularly. For seed production, allow some plants to flower and develop seed heads. Collect the seeds once they turn brown and dry, then store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.