When to plant Coriander in Birmingham

Coriandrum sativum

Coriander
Coriander · Coriandrum sativum

A fast leaf herb for the UK garden. Sow little and often in a cool, sunny spot with moist, free-draining soil, and pick the leaves before plants run to seed.

50 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

Add to garden

Calibrated to Birmingham · last frost ≈ 27 Apr

Sow outdoors April to September, harvest May to October. Frost risk October to April.
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Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds

    13 Apr to 15 Sept Optional · repeat every 2 weeks

    Sow thinly around 13th April - 15th September, cover . Sow a fresh batch every 14 days. Keep moist to germinate.

    • In heat, give light shade and keep the soil evenly moist.

  2. 02

    Thin Seedlings

    27 Apr to 6 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, thin to apart. Use the extras as baby leaves. Do not transplant them.

  3. 03

    Keep Plants Tidy

    13 May to 30 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, from 13th May, take flower stems as soon as they appear if you want leaves. Pick often. Keep this up through 30th October.

  4. 04

    Harvest Leaves

    13 May to 30 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, start picking from 13th May as soon as the leaves are large enough to pick. Keep cutting through 30th October.

    • Late sowings can stand longer under a cloche.

Companion plants

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Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Coriander to consider

Calypso

A slow-bolting coriander with useful leaf production in UK summers.

Santo

A compact, slow-to-bolt type that gives plenty of foliage for pots or small beds.

Leisure

A reliable leaf coriander that copes well with repeated cutting.

Confetti

Finely cut foliage with a milder flavour and strong leaf production.

Coriander guides by town

See how Coriander timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.