Floppy Coriander

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  1. sheepysheep60

    sheepysheep60 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hiya, I'm a bit new to gardening.

    I bought some coriander about a week ago, and its ... er... gone floppy, it just hangs out of its pot. I have been watering it so I don't think that its 'flacid', and the basil and mint I bought the same day are doing just fine.

    Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong?

    I keep it indoors, its actually in a little greenhouse which stays quite warm, and I water regularly.

    Many thanks in advance for any pointers!!!

    David
     
  2. Alice

    Alice Gardener

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    Welcome to the forum Sheepysheep.
    The coriander question comes up regularly.
    The only answer I know is eat it.
    Coriander runs to seed quite quickly. The only way i know to keep a fresh supply is to plant some seeds every 2 or 3 weeks.
    I keep hoping I am wrong and someone will tell me how to keep some plants going (all summer and winter) as I love the stuff.
    You're not doing anything wrong, David.
    It's just the nature of the beast.
     
  3. Blueroses

    Blueroses Gardener

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    I have found this too and as Alice says, you can just keep popping in more seeds every few weeks for a continuous supply :thumb:
     
  4. sheepysheep60

    sheepysheep60 Apprentice Gardener

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    Ahhh what a shame, but I think I can handle the replanting!

    Thanks a lot guys!! I really appreciate the help.

    David
     
  5. Shobhna

    Shobhna Gardener

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    Alice, you have it...
    best to just plant a few seeds every few weeks to keep a fresh supply going.
     
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