Coriander (cut and come again)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
A bright, aromatic herb with aromatic leaves and warm, spicy seeds 🌿
🌿 Coriander is a fresh, aromatic annual herb valued for its leafy foliage, warm fragrant seeds, and deeply flavoured roots. A classic culinary herb with a strong, distinct flavour, it’s used in cuisines around the world for its bright citrusy leaves and warm, spiced seeds. We have trialled and selected reliable cut‑and‑come‑again varieties that perform beautifully in UK gardens and home growing. Unlike standard coriander, which often bolts quickly, this selection allows multiple harvests from a single sowing, making it ideal for small spaces, containers, and low‑maintenance growing. Fast‑growing and easy to cultivate, coriander provides a steady supply of leaves early in the season and seeds later in the year.
Coriander is one of the most versatile culinary herbs, used in cuisines around the world
Leaves
Fresh coriander leaves offer a bright, citrusy, aromatic flavour that lifts countless dishes.
• Excellent in curries, stir‑fries, salads, and salsas
• Lovely in chutneys, dips, and dressings
• Perfect for Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian cooking
• Young leaves make a fragrant garnish
• Stems are full of flavour and ideal for soups, broths, and curry bases
Leaf flavour: fresh, citrusy, aromatic
Seeds
Coriander seeds bring a warm, nutty, lightly spiced flavour with citrus undertones.
• Essential in pickles, spice blends, and marinades
• Delicious in baking, especially breads and biscuits
• Adds depth to slow‑cooked dishes, curries, and stews
• Can be lightly toasted to enhance aroma
• Ground seeds are a staple in garam masala and many spice mixes
Seed flavour: warm, nutty, citrus‑spiced
Roots
Coriander roots have a deeper, earthier, more intense flavour than the leaves.
• Widely used in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking
• Excellent in curry pastes, marinades, and broths
• Adds a rich, savoury base note to soups and sauces
• Best used fresh, finely chopped or pounded
Root flavour: earthy, aromatic, concentrated coriander
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