When to plant Coriander in the UK

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
Sow outdoors April to September, harvest May to October.
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UK averages · set your town for dates worked out from your local frost records · how dates are worked out

Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

Dates for your town

Set your town to see planting windows worked out from local frost history, not a generic UK calendar.

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds

    mid-April to early September UK average · set your town for your exact dates Optional · repeat every 2 weeks

    Sow thinly around mid-April to early 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

    early May to late September UK average · set your town for your exact dates 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

    mid-May to late October UK average · set your town for your exact dates Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

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

  4. 04

    Harvest Leaves

    mid-May to late October UK average · set your town for your exact dates Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, start picking from mid-May as soon as the leaves are large enough to pick. Keep cutting through late 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.