{"id":14239,"date":"2021-05-18T06:54:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T10:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=14239"},"modified":"2021-05-18T08:49:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T12:49:03","slug":"harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvesting And Storing Of The Coriander"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coriander seeds and leaves can be used in the kitchen. But how is coriander harvested correctly and how can the shelf life be extended?<\/p>\n<p>Coriander ( <em>Coriandrum sativum<\/em> ), also called bug herb or Asian parsley, is one of the most important herbs in Asian cuisine. After successfully growing the Umbelliferae, both the leaves and the seeds can be used in many ways in the kitchen. It makes sense to know some tricks for preservation so that the coriander can be stored without problems and used to refine dishes for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_coriander\"><\/span>Harvest coriander<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616b3483b840\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616b3483b840\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Harvest_coriander\" title=\"Harvest coriander\">Harvest coriander<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Harvest_coriander_seeds\" title=\"Harvest coriander seeds\">Harvest coriander seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Harvest_coriander_leaves\" title=\"Harvest coriander leaves\">Harvest coriander leaves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Preserve_and_store_coriander\" title=\"Preserve and store coriander\">Preserve and store coriander<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Freeze_the_coriander\" title=\"Freeze the coriander\">Freeze the coriander<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Dry_the_coriander_leaves\" title=\"Dry the coriander leaves\">Dry the coriander leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Soak_coriander_in_oil\" title=\"Soak coriander in oil\">Soak coriander in oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/harvesting-and-storing-of-the-coriander\/#Dry_coriander_seeds\" title=\"Dry coriander seeds\">Dry coriander seeds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The leaves of the coriander plants can be harvested continuously during the growing season. By cutting the bug herb regularly, the flower formation, which is usually associated with a negative change in taste, is delayed. However, if you also want to harvest the spicy seeds of the real coriander, you must no longer cut it from July so that the plants still have enough energy for blossoming and fruiting. Coriander can often be harvested well into September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you want to harvest the coriander leaves above all, there is a trick to suppress the flowering: sow the coriander rather late, between mid-April and mid-June. Those who want to harvest seeds, however, sow early, namely from the end of March. We&#8217;ll tell you more about growing coriander in the accompanying special article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_coriander_seeds\"><\/span>Harvest coriander seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the weather and the variety, the aromatic coriander seeds can be harvested 20 to 28 weeks after sowing. Accordingly, the harvest time is usually in the months of July to August. The drying umbels in which the coriander seeds are located should always be cut off before they are fully ripe in order to avoid losses when the seeds are released. As soon as the seed heads turn a light brown color, they can be harvested.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14277\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coriander-seeds-are-quite-large-and-easy-to-harvest.jpg\" alt=\"Coriander seeds are quite large and easy to harvest\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coriander-seeds-are-quite-large-and-easy-to-harvest.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coriander-seeds-are-quite-large-and-easy-to-harvest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Coriander-seeds-are-quite-large-and-easy-to-harvest-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_coriander_leaves\"><\/span>Harvest coriander leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When the self-grown or purchased young plants have developed into powerful herbs, the leaves of the coriander can be harvested continuously. Depending on whether you only want to use the fresh leaves or later also the seeds of the coriander plants, you can either cut off entire shoots close to the ground or harvest the leaves individually with scissors. If seeds are to be harvested, one should not cut too much at once so as not to weaken the plant too much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/lovage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lovage: Maggi Plant From The Herb Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, however, pruning is urgently needed to prevent the blooms and seeds from forming too quickly. With the flowering, the harvest of the spicy coriander leaves is often over, as the coriander green takes on a slightly bitter taste. It is still edible, but many people no longer taste it that good. If the first inflorescences appear, the entire foliage of the plant should therefore be harvested and stored.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e3e3bc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fdfdd6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Tip: Always use a sharp and clean cutting tool to protect the coriander plants from infection with fungal spores or viruses.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preserve_and_store_coriander\"><\/span>Preserve and store coriander<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freshly harvested coriander leaves can be stored for a few days if the cut shoots are placed in a glass with water in the refrigerator. If you cannot use the fresh coriander within a few days, or if you have an excess harvest, there are several ways to preserve the leaves. Coriander seeds can also be made storable with little effort.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14278\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowering-of-the-coriander-usually-ends-the-harvest-of-the-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"The flowering of the coriander usually ends the harvest of the leaves\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowering-of-the-coriander-usually-ends-the-harvest-of-the-leaves.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowering-of-the-coriander-usually-ends-the-harvest-of-the-leaves-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-flowering-of-the-coriander-usually-ends-the-harvest-of-the-leaves-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freeze_the_coriander\"><\/span>Freeze the coriander<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The leaves of the real coriander can be chopped up and frozen after harvest. This means that freshly harvested leaf coriander is available for cooking at any time and as required. The herb can be frozen for about a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/growing-lettuce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planting And Growing Lettuce: Our Expert Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_the_coriander_leaves\"><\/span>Dry the coriander leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alternatively, the coriander leaves can be dried after harvest. To do this, the shoots are hung up to dry for about two weeks. The drying process can extend the usability to approximately six months. However, this reduces the intensity of the aroma somewhat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14279\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Both-the-coriander-leaves-and-the-seeds-can-be-dried.jpg\" alt=\"Both the coriander leaves and the seeds can be dried\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Both-the-coriander-leaves-and-the-seeds-can-be-dried.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Both-the-coriander-leaves-and-the-seeds-can-be-dried-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Both-the-coriander-leaves-and-the-seeds-can-be-dried-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soak_coriander_in_oil\"><\/span>Soak coriander in oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A third way to preserve coriander leaves is to soak them in oil. Olive oil or another high-quality vegetable oil, for example, is suitable for this. The leaves are placed whole or chopped up in a tightly sealable container. Then fill in enough oil to cover the coriander with about 1 to 2 cm of oil. Since the oil mostly takes on the aroma of the herb, it can also be used wonderfully to refine dishes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_coriander_seeds\"><\/span>Dry coriander seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coriander seeds are very easy to dry and store. After the cones are harvested, they are hung on a string in a dry place or spread out and dried for about two weeks. The coriander seeds are ripe when they are dark brown in color and easily detach from the seed heads. The coriander seeds will keep for up to three years in an airtight container. So the harvest can also be used to sow the bug herb again next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e3e3bc;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fdfdd6;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Tip: By using a nutrient-poor herbal soil and a slow-acting, organic fertilizer, the aroma of the coriander greens improves. Organic herb and seed-soil are ideal for sowing coriander seeds in the garden or on the balcony.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>When and how to sow coriander correctly, you can find out in our special article on the subject of <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/vietnamese-coriander-how-do-you-use-care-and-growing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vietnamese coriander propagation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coriander seeds and leaves can be used in the kitchen. But how is coriander harvested correctly and how can the shelf life be extended? Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ), also called bug herb or Asian parsley, is one of the most important herbs in Asian cuisine. 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