In today\u2019s short post, we will look into a unique hack or\ntrick for growing enormous coriander (Cilantro) at home. We will show you the\nresults of this simple gardening experiment we conducted using this trick in\nthe end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we start, let\u2019s look into the difference between\nCilantro and Coriander. The botanical name for both is Coriandrum sativum. Well,\nactually it\u2019s the same but in US, it\u2019s known as Cilantro and rest of the world\nits Coriander. Some say in US, the leaves and the stem is called Cilantro whereas\nthe seeds are called coriander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyways! Now let\u2019s start this coriander experiment with our\nusual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hypothesis:<\/strong> \u201cSplit\ncoriander seeds germinate faster and healthier than the whole \/ unsplit\ncoriander seeds\u201d. Now let\u2019s start our experiment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: Take some good quality Coriander seeds preferably\nsealed packets from a grocery store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: Take two containers something like these, and make\nsure you make drainage holes at the bottom of both these containers. We are\nusing this Yellow one to grow whole coriander seeds without splitting them\nwheras this Green container, we will use it to plant split seeds and show you\nthe result of this experiment in the end. Please Do not skip step 4 and 5. They\nare very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3: The Potting mix. Our potting mix for both these\ncontainers is identical and contains cocopeat 60 to 70 percent and vermicompost\n30 to 40 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: Seed Split Method: Each Coriander seed is technically\na fruit containing two seeds in it. As you can see these are two halves each\nhaving one seed and Each of them will grow into an independent coriander plant.\nLet\u2019s first look into the Conventional method of Splitting these seeds \u2013 better\ncalled Scarification of seeds. Most of you might use this hard and heavy\nrollers to crush these seeds. Some even use foot wear or shoes to crush them.\nThis is not the ideal method to do this because during this process of rolling\nor hitting, it can damage the seeds. So, the correct way to scarify these seeds\nis using the Sand paper method. Pour small quantity of seeds at a time on a\nsand paper base and take another smaller piece of sand paper to scrub these\nseeds gently without exerting too much force. Gently scrape through and the job\nis done! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5: Now you can optionally soak these seeds in water for\n1 to 2 hours for much faster germination. But this is optional, you can even\nsow the seeds directly without soaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 6: We are sowing the seeds in both these containers on\nthe same day. Make sure you evenly space the seeds and cover them with a thin\nlayer of potting mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 7: Now water these two containers thoroughly. Coriander\nloves to grow in good moisture and hence daily watering is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now! Let\u2019s look into the results of this experiment. You can see clearly that container with split seeds using our sand paper method, shows enormous growth and loads of coriander plants. You can watch video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nBut wait! Do not use any method like using a hard or heavy object like this to\ncrush coriander seeds. This will damage most of the seeds and the result will\nbe very bad.
\nSo, I have a special unique trick to achieve this task. Please stay tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n