Coriander Seeds – Desi Dhaniya Variety | Kothimeera/Kothamalli | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 7-14 days
Sunlight Requirement: 5-7 hours per day, full sun to partial shade
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Cool to warm season crop; grows well in winter and early summer
Plant Height: 1-1.5 feet
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual, fast-growing leafy herb
Ideal Growing Temperature: 15-25°C
First Harvest: 30-40 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 10x10 grow bag, 12x12 grow bag
Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of Desi Coriander (Dhaniya) Seeds

This Desi Coriander variety is a fast-growing, aromatic herb essential to Indian cooking, used fresh as a garnish and flavoring in nearly every savory dish, from chutneys to curries. It's a cool-season crop that grows quickly and can be harvested repeatedly by cutting outer leaves, or allowed to mature further for coriander seed (a key spice in its own right).

Benefits / Uses

Fresh leaves used as garnish and flavoring in curries, chutneys, and salads
Fast-growing — ready to harvest within a month
Dual-purpose crop — grow for fresh leaves or let mature for coriander seed spice
Low-maintenance, beginner-friendly herb
Well-suited to grow bags, containers, and small garden beds

Planting and Care for Coriander

Sowing: Sow seeds ¼-½ inch deep in well-drained soil. Lightly crushing seeds before sowing (to split the outer husk) can improve and speed up germination.
Growing: Water regularly with light, frequent watering. Coriander prefers cooler temperatures and can bolt (flower) quickly in hot weather, so timing the sowing to cooler months helps prolong leaf harvest.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves 30-40 days after sowing by cutting outer leaves, leaving the center to continue growing. If growing for seed, allow the plant to flower and form seed heads, harvesting once they turn brown and dry.

Precautions While Growing Coriander

Sow in cooler months where possible, as heat causes the plant to bolt and leaves to turn bitter
Water consistently, as inconsistent moisture can also trigger early bolting
Watch for aphids and leaf-eating pests; use organic pest control methods where needed
Harvest regularly to encourage continued leaf growth before the plant flowers

Other Names

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: కొత్తిమీర (Kothimeera)
Hindi: धनिया (Dhaniya)
Tamil: கொத்தமல்லி (Kothamalli)
Kannada: ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ (Kottambari)

Grow Suggestions

Herb / Leafy Green / Flower

Recommended Grow Bag Size

HDPE 260 GSM Grow Bag - Perfect 6x6 Inch Solution for Urban Herb Gardening ✓ In Stock