"Tim Challenger" wrote in message
news:1126253191.be7f60bed9d8998ebd0584fbca3cecbc@t eranews...
: On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:00:52 GMT, Phil L wrote:
:
: I've attempted to keep a plant bought from the supermarket but i think
they
: are trained to die once they leave the store!
: I love corriander and want to grow some next year if possible because
the
: dried stuff is useless, I've read a few snippets in here about it being
: notoriously difficult to grow, has anyone successfully managed it and
how? -
: which variety?

Coriander for seeds -- Cilantro for leaves
Ted R.

obviously it's going to be seasonal, so another question, can
: it be frozen as it is for soups/curries etc or does it lose it's flavour
: like the dried variety?
:
: Sheltered spot, south facing, so more or less full sun, also got 2
: greenhouses :-) Lancs.
:
: TIA
:
: I find it tends to bolt in very sunny/dry periods. Keep it warm, light but
: not hot and sunny.
: It freezes well but it goes soggy - ok for cooking. It does loose some
: flavour after a while, but it's acceptable.
: --
: Tim C.