Descripción
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The plant requires good exposure to sunlight with medium to heavy loamy soil, sound drainage, and well-distributed moisture. The sowing period is from October to December; Harvesting extends from January to April and arrivals start from January and continue till April. The crop duration is of 90 days. The commercial parts of the plant are its leaf and seed. The aroma of the fruit is warm, nutty and spicy and it is used for its medicinal properties and also as flavouring and seasoning agent.