Science · Plants, Natives & Crops
Coriander (Cilantro)
Coriander production differs according to whether the target is fresh foliage or mature dry fruits. Adequate water during juvenile growth supports establishment, while warm, dry ripening conditions favor fruit quality and drainage remains important throughout the crop.
Profile
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Products
- Fresh leaves are cilantro; dried fruits are commonly called coriander seeds
- Soil
- Sandy loam, loam or clay soil with good drainage
- Germination
- PROSEA reports germination above 4 °C, with optimum temperatures varying by genotype
- Development
- Long days accelerate reproductive development
Water & soil context
- Moisture (VWC)
- No numeric volumetric water content sensor target is provided by the cited sources.
- Salinity tolerance
- No numeric salinity threshold is provided by the cited sources.
- Drought tolerance
- PROSEA describes greater drought resistance after stem elongation; juvenile plants require sufficient water.
Illustrative monitoring-depth band
3–8 in
Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.
Distinguish leafy-herb management from seed-crop management. Dry weather during fruit ripening supports seed quality.
Problems to watch
- Seed-borne bacterial disease, including Pseudomonas syringae pv. coriandricola
- Premature reproductive development can shorten the leafy harvest period
- Poor drainage and unfavorable wet ripening conditions
Stress signs
- The cited sources do not provide a reliable crop-specific visual checklist for diagnosing water or salt stress.
Where you'll find it
- Fresh culinary foliage
- Dried fruit spice
- Essential oil flavoring
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Published botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.