Tall and skinny coriander
 

My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves. Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

Tall and skinny coriander
 

On 11 Jun 2003 04:06:07 -0500, Nobby wrote:

My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves. Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

It depends what variety you are growing.
Some varieties are grown for leaves, others for the seed, and these
have finer leaves. Sounds like you have the seed variety.
Cilantro is one well known for leaf.
Look in the seed merchants web sites.

Pam in Bristol

Tall and skinny coriander
 

I don't know what variety it is, but it did have lots of big leaves on it
when I got it. I ate most of those though :)

Since it's been in the greenhouse, the stems are much longer with much
bigger gaps between the smaller leaves. It's also a much paler green than
it was.

I was thinking about putting tomato feed on it, but then I read somewhere
that coriander doesn't last long anyway. Maybe I just need a new plant.


Pam Moore wrote in
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On 11 Jun 2003 04:06:07 -0500, Nobby wrote:

My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny
leaves. Not much use for cooking really. What can I do?

It depends what variety you are growing.
Some varieties are grown for leaves, others for the seed, and these
have finer leaves. Sounds like you have the seed variety.
Cilantro is one well known for leaf.
Look in the seed merchants web sites.

Pam in Bristol

Tall and skinny coriander
 

"Nobby" wrote in message
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My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves.
Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

It's going to seed, it does that. I find it most convenient to simply keep
planting more.

Tall and skinny coriander
 

"Nobby" wrote in message
...
I don't know what variety it is, but it did have lots of big leaves on it
when I got it. I ate most of those though :)

Since it's been in the greenhouse, the stems are much longer with much
bigger gaps between the smaller leaves. It's also a much paler green than
it was.

I was thinking about putting tomato feed on it, but then I read somewhere
that coriander doesn't last long anyway. Maybe I just need a new plant.

Sew more from seed; it's much cheaper, and it doesn't take long to grow. Do
that every few weeks and you'll have a supply of frech coriander through the
season.

Tall and skinny coriander
 

"Nobby" wrote in message
...
My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves.
Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

Sow a leaf variety not one intended for seed.

Tall and skinny coriander
 

Nobby wrote in message
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My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves.
Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

You could try growing Houttuynia (sp?) available in a tricolour form with
red edges. I use that instead of coriander because it's prolific, perennial
and doesn't go to seed, looks pretty and loves shade. Some places sell it
as a water plant, but it does fine in normal soil for me.

Liz

Tall and skinny coriander
 

On 11 Jun 2003 04:06:07 -0500, Nobby wrote:

My coriander in the greenhouse is all tall and skinny with tiny leaves. Not
much use for cooking really. What can I do?

As well as the different varieties suggested by others, you might also
want to watch the watering.

Too much water may possibly encourage this.

Colin
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