Organic Coriander Oil

Coriander, probably native to the Near East or southern Europe, is a plant used since antiquity, in ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. From that time on, archaeological evidence dating back to 6000 BC attests to this, its leaves and fruits were used in cooking but also as a medicinal plant, particularly for its digestive properties.

Coriander is currently little produced in France. However, its cultivation is perfectly adapted to our climates, and it can be positively inserted into crop rotations, thus offering possible diversification. Indeed, there are few notable difficulties, this plant appreciates well-drained soils, sowing is direct and if the conditions of emergence are good it takes up space well and does not suffer from weeds. This plant likes sunshine and is not very demanding in water during the summer period. Few pests concern it, it can be sensitive to aphids and fungal diseases. The fruit is harvested with conventional equipment as soon as the first fruits begin to fall in summer, with traditional threshing, no need for tedding. Note that if it is grown for the leaf, the much shorter cycle can be interesting for the establishment of another crop.