How to Pick Coriander

1

Pinch or cut off individual leaves once the plant is 4–6 in (10–15 cm) tall.

Pinch or cut off individual leaves once the plant is 4–6 in (10–15 cm) tall.

2

Rinse off fresh leaves and use them right away for the best flavor.

Rinse off fresh leaves and use them right away for the best flavor.

3

Use fresh leaves in salads and salsas to add a bright, zesty flavor.

Use fresh leaves in salads and salsas to add a bright, zesty flavor.

4

Pinch off the flower buds if you want to harvest leaves all season long.

Pinch off the flower buds if you want to harvest leaves all season long.

5

Snip off individual stems to store them in the fridge for a week.

Snip off individual stems to store them in the fridge for a week.

6

Cut the main stem 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the soil to harvest the plant.

Cut the main stem 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the soil to harvest the plant.

7

Grind extra leaves and store them in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Grind extra leaves and store them in the freezer for 3-4 months.

8

Allow the flower buds to bloom and turn brown at the end of the season.

Allow the flower buds to bloom and turn brown at the end of the season.

9

Cut off the flower pods 2-3 weeks after they turn brown.

Cut off the flower pods 2-3 weeks after they turn brown.

10

Put the pods in a paper bag and hang it upside down for 2-3 weeks.

Put the pods in a paper bag and hang it upside down for 2-3 weeks.

11

Grab the paper bag and collect the loose seeds at the bottom.

Grab the paper bag and collect the loose seeds at the bottom.

12

Store loose seeds in an airtight container for about 1 year.

Store loose seeds in an airtight container for about 1 year.

13

Use the seeds whole or grind them up to use them in recipes.

Use the seeds whole or grind them up to use them in recipes.

How to Pick Coriander

Steps

Pinch or cut off individual leaves once the plant is 4–6 in (10–15 cm) tall.

Rinse off fresh leaves and use them right away for the best flavor.

Use fresh leaves in salads and salsas to add a bright, zesty flavor.

Pinch off the flower buds if you want to harvest leaves all season long.

Snip off individual stems to store them in the fridge for a week.

Cut the main stem 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the soil to harvest the plant.

Grind extra leaves and store them in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Allow the flower buds to bloom and turn brown at the end of the season.

Cut off the flower pods 2-3 weeks after they turn brown.

Put the pods in a paper bag and hang it upside down for 2-3 weeks.

Grab the paper bag and collect the loose seeds at the bottom.

Store loose seeds in an airtight container for about 1 year.

Use the seeds whole or grind them up to use them in recipes.

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How to Pick Coriander

Steps

Pinch or cut off individual leaves once the plant is 4–6 in (10–15 cm) tall.

Rinse off fresh leaves and use them right away for the best flavor.

Use fresh leaves in salads and salsas to add a bright, zesty flavor.

Pinch off the flower buds if you want to harvest leaves all season long.

Snip off individual stems to store them in the fridge for a week.

Cut the main stem 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) above the soil to harvest the plant.

Grind extra leaves and store them in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Allow the flower buds to bloom and turn brown at the end of the season.

Cut off the flower pods 2-3 weeks after they turn brown.

Put the pods in a paper bag and hang it upside down for 2-3 weeks.

Grab the paper bag and collect the loose seeds at the bottom.

Store loose seeds in an airtight container for about 1 year.

Use the seeds whole or grind them up to use them in recipes.

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