Vietnamese coriander
Vietnamese coriander
- 9cm pot
- £7.99
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- 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
- £15.98 £5.33 each
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained soil or compost
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection)
Used in south-east Asian cooking, the leaves of ‘Growflow’ have a pungent, coriander-like aroma when young, becoming more biting and hot as they age.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
Grow in full sun in free-draining, fertile soil or compost, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and encourage a steady supply of fresh leaves. Being native to tropical regions, Vietnamese coriander must be brought indoors or into a heated greenhouse before autumn temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Reduce watering in winter and place in a bright spot to keep the plant healthy until it can be moved back outside in late spring.