Leafy Coriander Konrad [Coriandrum sativum]

Annual Coriander 'Konrad' is a spice and medicinal plant selected on leaf growth. This robust variety is heat resistant and has an intense, fresh and typical coriander taste, with a fine lemon note. Long harvest period. A brew protects against aphids and cabbage white. Ideal for direct sowing, potted culture possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting seeds and leaves.

 Description 
The 'Konrad' Coriander is a annual specially bred for leaf cultivation, open-pollinated variety with strong growth and particularly aromatic leaves. Coriander originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean area and has been used as a spice and medicinal plant for thousands of years. In order to expand the variety of varieties, the 'Konrad' variety was selected in 2004 as part of ecological breeding projects and has since been an integral part of the biodiversity. Unlike the 'Coriandrum Sativum', this robust variety is shot -proof and only forms flowers late.
The plants grow compactly and bushy, with strong, deep green leaves that are ideal for fresh use. The variety also thrives reliably in the pot or balcony box and delivers aromatic green for weeks.
The taste is intense, fresh and typically like coriander, with a fine lemon note and less so -grade aroma than many other varieties. This makes it particularly popular in the kitchen, the leaves are ideal for Asian and oriental dishes, for dips, chutneys, curries or as fresh topping.

2g -sufficient for approx. 5 m²

 General information 
Plant family: Apiaceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 40 days
Plant height approx.: 40 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Low
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to 3°C
Location: Sunny until semi shady
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6 to 7

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 7-21 days
Plant and row spacing: 10x25 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 6 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Potato, Ginger, Pea, Strawberry, Cucumber, Carrot, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Horseradish, Bell pepper, Beetroot, Lettuce, Celery, Runner bean, Tomato, Onion, Anise, Basil, Borage, Dill, Tarragon, Nasturtium, Camomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Yarrow, Mustard, Sunflower, Thyme, Lemon balm
Unfavorable mixed culture: Parsley, Rocket, Chives

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Direct sowing from February to November is recommended. The location of the plants is ideally sunny to partially shaded.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Direct sowing is recommended from March to August. The location of the plants is ideally sunny to partially shaded.

 General recommendations 
Direct sowing is recommended. After germination, thin out the plants to the specified plant spacing. Pre-cultivation in pots is also advisable.
Leafy Coriander 'Konrad' prefers a permeable, moderately nutrient-rich, moist and humus-rich loamy soil. Doesn't tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
Dry soil promotes flower formation. Coriander keeps aphids and the cabbage white butterfly away and at the same time attracts pollinating insects such as hoverflies. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, it is recommended to also incorporate biochar and primary rock flour.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Regular watering results in faster growth. No care or fertilization necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Coriandrum sativum
English names: Leafy coriander, Cilantro
German names: Koriander, Blatt-Koriander
Portuguese names: Coentro folhoso
Spanish names: Culantro, Coriandro
French names: Feuilles de coriandre, Coriandre

 Origin 
Country: Germany