DIY Project 1: Growing Coriander/Parsley/Celery
If you have never grown anything at home… Coriander is the best to start with! The advantage of coriander is that they germinate easily and quickly and are ready in 20-30 days. Quick results and low (rather no) maintenance make it the best one to start with!!
So letโs start
You need a small pot, soil, Coriander seeds and some water!! Thatโs it!!
Fill the pot with mud

Add little water to make the soil moist
Now spread the coriander seeds on the soil. Please donโt press or dig them into the soil.. Sowing methods are different for different seeds.. The easiest one is to scatter/spread them on the soil.
Now sprinkle some water on the seeds
Keep sprinkling water 2-3 times a day for next one week. Also (if possible) do not place the pot in direct sunlight.
The seeds take around 4-7 days to germinate.
After one week of sowing it is enough if you water them just once in a day.
In another 20 days your coriander is ready ๐

P.S : Please donโt use the seeds available with the grocer which are used in cooking. Theyโll germinate but will not give you the desired outcome..!!
We tried this at home ๐ and methi too. I love the fresh smell of home-grown coriander leaves.๐๐
Which coriander seeds it you use, Reema? You have mentioned not to use the ones available at the Grocers.
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Use the ones that you get at any gardening shop around your place!! Some of the plant nurseries also sell seeds.. Buy packed seeds only.
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Okay. Thanks Reema ๐
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I buy seeds by Riccia.. They are easily available at all the stores and are not expensive either. here’s a link
http://www.ricciaseeds.com/
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Sure. Thanks again. ๐ We have many nurseries nearby, I will check with them for seeds.
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Nice
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Thank you Steve ๐
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thats an easy DIY ๐
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Ohh Yes!! Its best to start with the easiest ones.. Boosts confidence !! ๐ ๐
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I tried growing coriander in pot but with little success… let me try once again….. this time……
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Hi Sudhir… Just see to it that you use packed seeds (not the one available at the grocery shop) And put lot of seeds.. If you just put 3-4 seeds here and there .. they get damaged very easily because of wind or water.. Let them form a bunch/cluster !! ๐
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Sure will try that…… ๐๐๐
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Thank You ๐ Have a great day ๐
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Hi Reema, I have nominated you for One Lovely Blog Award
Check this link
https://wildtravellersblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/one-lovely-blog-award/
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Thank You so much !! ๐
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I have tried this but always have used the grocers seeds. Will try the other packed seeds next time Reema.
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I am sure there would be visible difference.. Do give it a try and let me know ๐ ๐ Thank you ๐
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Hello Reema, perfect timing for see your post. I have plans of growing herbs for my kitchen, and I see this post :). It is very hot outside here, was just waiting for the UAE summer to end to start my kitchen garden. Thanks for this post, I will keep visiting for more tips from you. I need to go searching for the seeds to nearby Nurseries now :).
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Ohh wow…!!! I am so glad you liked my post (and the timing ๐ … And you know what.. My Sis stays in abu dhabi and I was searching nurseries/ seed shops around UAE for her.. found a few.. Want me to send you some links??
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I tried growing coriander with grocer bought seeds but didn’t get a good outcome. Will try as u said Reema
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Thank You Priya!! Do try it and let me know if you how it turned out !! ๐ ๐
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Sure Reema ๐
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Will try this!
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Lovely! Do Post the pics! ๐
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Would love to do so! ๐
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You wrote so much for your blog…Reema your garden is really beautiful
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Thank you so much–I need to check on my cilantro plant!
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