Grow coriander and dill for frequent harvests over a long period

I share ways to enjoy tender leaves for much of the year, using the first sowing in February to show the pattern of growth, until they Flower in early summer. Sow again in May and above all in late summer for harvests in autumn, even in winter undercover.
The coriander variety which I show here is called Cruiser.
Filmed and edited in my no dig garden by Edward Dowding, 2017.
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[@garethcumming667]

To say I like this post is a complete understatement.. no cut away shots of dogs or moody music.. just FACTS.. Love it.

[@luannschomel2642]

Yes ! Thats why Charles Dowding is my favorite go to for Info..

[@sandyfreyman3501]

He seems great but I do like the cut aways to dog videos. That makes a person intertaining

[@anitafisher135]

Great information for sure... but dogs make everything better. Especially a garden.

[@DS-tx8tm]

​@@sandyfreyman3501 lol. Big... I could use a pencil tool

[@alanlvr36]

Yes! I can't stand the stupid flea bags wasting my time. I find myself saying, "I don't care about your stupid dog. I came here for the plant info!" 😂 Probably make all sorts of people mad at that statement. Lol. Dog people NEVER understand how there can be someone else that doesn't really care for them. 😂😂

[@macardona5]

Finally a video that shows the whole process! This guy is a legend. Thank you!

[@violetxoxox]

This was really helpful! I’m always frustrated that most seed-starting videos don’t show the later RESULTS. Just showing the very first step where seeds get put into dirt isn’t helpful to me, because anyone can do that. I want to know (and SEE) what SHOULD be happening days, weeks, even a month or two after so I can tell if my seeds are coming along the way they should. A video like this lets me know that I should have a fair amount of growth in two weeks and if my trays still have none at that point, something went wrong. THAT’S what I want to learn when I watch these sort of videos. So thank you, this was perfect!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Many thanks Violet, we are happy to help!

[@rebeckafalkjensen493]

This is so true. Can only agree! Thank you Charles (1 year later) 😊👍🏼

[@icarus901]

I am enjoying this series of videos covering planting prep, seeding transplant, to harvest VERY much.

[@Ann-dj6kr]

So do I. Love the fact that we see the different stages in one video.

[@AmandasAllotment]

Ann De Nys i agree! Its something im going to try this year on my channel so i can show seed to harvest :)

[@cherrystoltz4497]

I'm crazy about your vegetable gardening tips and innovative growing experiments! I live in a tiny cottage at a retirement home, so I grow vertically and it's utterly astounding how many vegetable and small fruit varieties I've been able to grow in my little back yard. I use your no dig method in my pots and wall containers. Thank you so much for sharing all this with us.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Hi Cherry and I am so happy to hear of your success, it's a pleasure to help

[@ud1976]

The one thing that everyone else multi-sows, Charles prefers to plant a single plant per module! Coriander! I will try it your way too...

[@freesaxon6835]

Very much in the spirit of how gardening programs used to be, great!

[@satishchandrakodagally7945]

I have always sown them directly.. this is an eye opener ... saves space .. only strong ones are sowed .. harvesting outer leaves for continued harvest. Thanks for sharing Charles

[@Sssmaug]

Greetings Charles ☺ I've been gardening for decades, too, & have absorbed many warnings about planting deep for fear of the dread "damping off". I know tomatoes & their ilk respond well to deep planting -- but I've been so surprised to see how hugely successful the method is with tiny, delicate seedlings such as the herbs in this video & the likes of salad greens & beets in previous ones. The firming up, too - wow - things are going to change around here! 😀 Cheers, take care & thank you from chilly Canada! 🙋

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Nice to hear - perhaps because the soil is no dig and drains freely, yet holds moisture too

[@JohnMartin-oh6bf]

Complete no-nonsense video. Excellent.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you liked it!

[@gaborsimic8359]

This is simply wonderful. Thank you Mr Dowding, for sharing these growing guides. Much appreciated.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you like them Gabor

[@walkbyfaithfamily9177]

My mouth is watering. I can’t wait for spring salads!!

[@mindystiltner4483]

This gives me hope! I had never thought of planting dill and coriander in the same container! Thank you!

[@beckyezra1]

Bless, wish you and your loved one, a happy new year, may your world is full of happiness, pure love, pure joy, success even more with gardening.

[@LeTampinateur]

Thank you for posting it, Charles. Buon anno from Rome!

[@roberthicks5542]

Charles, I second Duncan. I too have enjoyed your books and thankful of your sharing of knowledge. Definitely wait impatiently for your videos.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Robert

[@kiwichch4583]

What a pleasant man! Thank you, Charles. From New Zealand 🌹

[@andrewgoldfish]

Thanks for the info and love your greenhouse. We’ve learned the importance of picking cilantro frequently before they start to bolt. Great video as always.

[@rositakurukulasuriyalage5795]

Wow grow quickly coriander.... Beautiful garden 💐🍀🌷

[@Janet7144]

Excellent and informative video. I love coriander and dill. Thank you.

[@brianmead1952]

Brilliant. I really enjoyed seeing the whole process. Thank you.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Brian

[@Aritul]

Thank you for creating this video.

[@jaeskes]

thank you charles! so kind of you to share all your wonderful information! greetings from norway

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Jaeskes

[@8elial]

Nice video! Very informative. I'm going to try and use the fleece row covers later on this year when I pull my cilantro out of the trays. Thanks Charles!

[@TheFunctionalForce]

Such a detailed video, thank you Charles! Coriander is abundant in South American cuisine (where I’m from) and, for me, is the queen of all herbs. It’s comforting (childhood memories of grandma’s food) and I want it in all my dishes! 😅 it’s not easy to find fresh, organic and without a silly plastic box and wrapping here in Germany, so this late summer I’m so wings it for the first time and I hope to get as much as you! (I also adore dill, so bonus for me!) 💛💛🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for sharing this and best of luck. If you can fine "Cruiser" coriander, that is the large leaved one I grow

[@denispoli7173]

Thanks Mr Charles for another lovely video, hopefully next year I'll attend one of your courses. Happy and abundant new year for you and your family.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Denis and I look forward to that

[@cynthiaowens1639]

Thank you so much! I am very grateful for your videos!

[@gardentrix4736]

I have that same little green tool for pricking out and making holes. Have had it for over 20 years and it is by far my favourite and most well-used garden tool!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

That's good to hear!

[@HomesteadHopeful]

I simply can not wait to implement some of your multi sewing techniques. I love how you thickly sow in flats then prick out. This is new to me, so I. Ant wait to give this a try since my set up is quite small and can not accommodate starting too many seeds all at once, but with your methods, it seems as if I could be much more efficient. 2021 is going to be a great year in the garden!

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Happy new year Mr Dowding, hope you continue to give us these great videos in 2018, thank you!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks we do our best

[@bobk9879]

Charles Dowding in 2020 too please. Only stumbled upon your channel yesterday - wonderful! Thank you. Stay safe. 👍

[@gosiabernat4885]

Thank you for all your complete films, very educational, helpful and inspiring. I appreciate your dedication and passion.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Many thanks Gosia!

[@govegan888]

Thank you, ALL your videos have helped me so much.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

I'm so glad Herman

[@user-jg5zh]

Thank you! merry Christmas and Happy New year! ! !

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cheers Kejia

[@paullittle5200]

Thanks Charles,I appreciate all of the informative videos that you have provided and love the nodig approach, I have done conventional gardening and composting since a boy, but find the nodig approach so much easier and beneficial for plants,and of course less weeding!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for sharing this Paul, happy to help!

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

Glad I'm not the only e who sees the biggest benefit from planting beet to be the leaves for salad!

[@3lvyn]

This is amazing Charles! Thank you for these excellent tips and the demonstration. We use coriander & dill a lot in traditional Indian cooking so I am hoping for a luscious, dense bed like this. I always find that my coriander bolts very early on - which I don't ENTIRELY mind as the seeds are also used religiously in cooking. But I have a lot of space in our garden so will be trying your method for the first time (also growing dill for the first time) and am really hoping for the best!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sounds great Karishma and also remember to sow some after mid July, again in late July, good luck

[@squange20]

Very different to some videos on growing coriander, but so effective. I always failed with coriander, but just before we moved, I got masses of them, and I’m guessing it’s because they were growing in the shade. On the last day of our move, I picked lots for use in our next house. I shall definitely try this method. Thank you for all the helpful videos.

[@MsMaurice69]

Well explained Charles.

[@gerreddy9287]

great videos to watch and I'm very inspired to try growing so many plants

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Brilliant, hope it goes well

[@progtom7585]

im going to try to grow dill to encourage ladybirds... i want them to come by my veg plot and control the aphids! thanks for the excellent content (again!!)

[@duncanhay9779]

I've had mixed success with both these herbs so excited to try this in the new year. Thanks again for generously sharing your wisdom. I've bought, used and enjoyed all of your books. I have limited time to dedicate to the garden (wish it could be more) but No Dig has enabled me to grow and provide nutritious food for me and family. I have thoroughly enjoyed your excellent videos which really help to connect the ideas from across your books. That you provide all the youtube information for free is incredible. Thanks so much, wishing you a prosperous and abundant 2018!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks for your kind words Duncan and I am happy to hear that your crops are good, have a great 2018

[@jackyblacky4616]

Thanks mate, you made that easy to understand. 👍

[@carolinesykes3636]

Great guidance. I will get on it tomorrow. Advantage of lockdown !

[@Silvereagledude]

A very enjoyable video, Charles

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevendowden2579]

nice video seeing this makes you want to get sowing and planting out

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Happy growing Steven though not just yet!

[@hansjbl9974]

i just cant wait to grow plants

[@saraoverholt8735]

All of your videos have been great! Very informative. I have really enjoyed them! I'm over here in Florida, USA. Even with a different climate, I can use so many planting tips from you. I will try starting seeds in modules instead of direct sowing.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sara that is good to hear, and have fun with your module sowing

[@anjaf.2500]

Your channel is just great, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom in such detail. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thank you very much Anja

[@aalkounis]

Bob Ross of gardening !! Nice job sir. But now I need a double espresso.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Ah thanks and enjoy the coffee!

[@cordovanbee713]

Informative video thanks,great presentation

[@zenden6584]

Excellent video 💚

[@cityurbanfarmjimpeckham5082]

This is great information Charles, Thank you very much :-) ... I'm just about finishing up the large indoor grow room system and coriander is one of my selected plants to trial, this information gives me an excellent base line to test sowing, pricking on, planting and harvesting/re-harvesting time scale. Wishing you a happy and successful New Year to yourself and your family Charles.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Jim and I wish you success in your grow room!

[@charlieff2]

Charles is a great teacher!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

😀

[@ginawu5302]

Thank you SO much. Love your detail video🙌🏼

[@Jetjai]

I’m really enjoying your videos as they show the whole growing process, from sowing seeds, planting out the plants and harvesting for the table. They also show how successful No-Dig is with your beautifully cropping garden. It’s New Year’s Eve in 2017 here and I’ll be putting up your 2018 Calendar tomorrow, all set to start another No-Dig season, filled with renewed vigour from your videos. Thank you for sharing and Happy 2018. Jeanette.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks Jetjai and I wish you great harvests too in 2018

[@gardeningplus7271]

Thank you for all the videos checked them all,cheers.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Happy gardening

[@wendyw9816]

Thank you. Really informative and well presented.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@evephillips6701]

Always amazing videos and great info....Wishing a healthy happy 2018 growing season Charles!🍅🌶🍆🥂

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thank you Eve and I hope it will b good for you in Barbados

[@chelinfusco6403]

As always, another great video. We live in the southern-eastern USA, which has short but cold winters (not much snow, but ice is common) and with long HOT and humid summers. So perhaps for us now is the time to plant these lovelies. Thanks!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Yes I would sow right now under cover or indoors

[@clairwilliams4093]

Thank you, a very helpful and informative video, as always. My dill needs to go into a larger pot this weekend so I found this video at the perfect time.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Wonderful!

[@kerryl4031]

First time dill grower - packet says sow direct! I much prefer the cells, so thank you, I shall dash out on this mucky damp day and play in the greenhouse!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Rock on!

[@Ann-bm5qg]

Thank you for the very informative video.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Glad it was helpful 🌱

[@stefffy1000]

Learning sooooo much!

[@katerinasofie6879]

Im a beginner (yes, the quarantine made me realize I should start haha) and your videos are very helpful! Thank you :)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You can do it!

[@katerinasofie6879]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Thank you so much! :)

[@gedhuffadine1873]

We.l done Katie you will soon be hooked

[@Katydidit]

Interesting to know, so I believe I will try planting some dill along w the coriander I just started today. Never have done that before and never have had success with dill plantings, so I am excited to try... my climate is hot and humid. Thanks for the info!!

[@joan66joshua]

Very interesting, precise and clear. Joan India

[@mintjestory]

Thank you so much, I would love to grow my own coriander this year, little bit late but let's see....

[@lynnrushton7458]

Wow! 👏 impressive coriander 👌🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thanks a lot Lynn

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

Omg...I've never seen such strong cilantro!! Normally when I buy from the store, the stems are so thin and fragile within a few days its dead. This is amazing. I'm addicted to cilantro. I need more!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You will love growing it 😀

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig I have some seedlings i've grown from seed..they're looking good so far but i'm afraid to mess it up. I don't have grow lights so my stuff is leggy

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Yes be careful, bury stems gently :)

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

@@CharlesDowding1nodig Should they be buried in clusters or separated into individual sprouts? Are you in a warm/sunny part of the UK that helps your plants to grow? (is there such a place as a sunny part of the uk!)

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

In clumps is fine. Yes it's good here, low sixties now, some sun :)

[@krrishkrrishna7735]

Awesome video, I'm currently busy with my garden during this lockdown in my country, and coriander is a must in our kitchen. That variety of coriander really is much bigger than usual, mine have germinated nicely and will be ready in a few weeks i guess. Pity we're edging closer to winter soon

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sow asap Krrish

[@girlinagale]

Last week I sowed coriander and parsley into tubs on the kitchen windowsill (late January). I have loads of rocket growing in tubs in the greenhouse. Broad beans about 8" tall and tiny spinach seedlings, sown in November outside in no dig beds. And garlic bulbs planted last September are doing well at about 8". Thanks for your inspiration.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sounds great!

[@jameskaijuoihoth8213]

Farming is the most best habit in life,, this old man inspired me,, that is the best of being elder and leave legacies to the young 🌱🌱🌱 one,, thanks good mentor

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Well said!

[@wild_childofthe80s]

"This old man" 😅

[@hh-iq2hw]

You make a beautiful job with your garden. I hope you have some helping hands to it, because that is tremendous work for just one person. Be blessed!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thankyou and Yes I have help, equivalent to about one person full time per week, and a lot of the time is picking.

[@alysonfenton5847]

Z. U

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Really helpful - thank you - I grew coriander somewhat unsuccessfully 2 years ago but it has lavishly self-seeded since, along with rocket, spinach and parsley so I feel that I'm not just doing no-dig, but also no-plant - but it feels rather out of control so am watching your videos to improve

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Self-seeding is fine but thin them hard!

[@TheMiddlesizedGarden]

Thank you - I hadn't thought of that

[@offgridsweden]

Very nice video about Dill and coriander. Always been afraid to plant Dill deep. Will try your method this spring. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@reggie5]

Very good, I've set some coriander way back in early winter which are only just coming on. They were in a greenhouse after germinating inside but managed to survive and grow slowly. Pricked them out and brought them inside again now after seeing they weren't doing much. Great to hear the tips about deep planting, as mine are a bit gangly, and being reassured that only a few plants will be enough to keep me going. I think I have 6.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sounds good Reggie

[@Bittersweet.Symphony.]

Very helpful thanks

[@SOIV1000]

Love your videos! 👍🏻🙂

[@angelapalmer9062]

Wow so good very nice thank you

[@karinberryman2009]

Very inspiring! I’ve already planted some dill, coriander and accidental cress. But this reassures me I can expect a reasonable outcome. Now I just have to find a place in our 5 km lockdown zone that may sell broccoli seeds for broccoli sprouts.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Best of luck with that!

[@jfibijiberty9694]

Hi Charles, this was a very informative video and love how you show the whole growing process from seed to harvest. Thank you! I have trouble growing cilantro in CA due to the hot weather, and I really want to be able to harvest it with my tomatoes for salsa. By the time the toms are ready, the cilantro has bolted. I am excited to try your method. Btw: just ordered two of your diaries from Chelsea Green publishing--one for me and one for my adopted gardening granny. Am so looking forward to upping my gardening knowledge this year and having better harvests. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Great to hear and I hope you enjoy the Diaries

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Very nice! 👍👍

[@debbietampasheher3682]

Thank you!

[@rachelstark2391]

My lower back is aching for you... Brilliant video. Cheers

[@renshenxian]

Thank you!🙏

[@leonafraser3797]

Very helpful video! Much appreciated!

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

You're welcome

[@Bbbbbbcd]

I bought down coriander yesterday 🙏🏼

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

I love watching your videos from my home in Windermere, Florida zone 9b when you are a month to 6 weeks ahead during this time of year. I'm planting seeds for Spring and harvesting the lettuces, carrots, radishes, beets and spinach that I sowed in November. I'm predicting that your subscriptions hit 500K by the end of the year 👩‍🌾👍

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Sounds great Peggy. By September I reckon :)

[@Bobsmith-ot6si]

Thank you 🙏 .

[@Legend-sl9bn]

You can break coriander seeds in half for quicker germination and save some seeds 😉

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Thankyou :)

[@swarnaravi9942]

Yes we used to use baby show to press coriander seeds on a bamboo plate slightly press it to break into half and soak in water for 1 hour and plant them by just spreading them damp soil . Charles gave a different turn to individually planting each sampling is amazing. You all inspire so much thank you .learnt so many tricks of Gardening from my amazing dad.

[@stellaaustria6421]

Thank you, 👍

[@aysen8366]

Thank you very much

[@odetes.botelho1146]

Feliz ano novo que Deus os abençoe abraços

[@breaker-one-nine]

Charles.. that slow growing patch is under the hole in the fleece. 😉😄👍 Beautiful plants! My two favourite herbs. Coriander I grow year round as a micro green as well. Lovely on a sandwich or in a curry in the middle of winter. 😄

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Cool, thanks 😀

[@giovannigaleazzi428]

Impressionante maestro il numero uno.💯💯💯

[@leowaisanen1672]

thank you.

[@Sundrop2204]

It looks so effortless for you Charles, but I can tell you coriander is a real diva that I’ve had the most effort sprouting and getting growing consistently 🙈. For me, I’ve had to split the seeds, soak them overnight before actually sowing them and even then still takes 2-3 weeks to sprout. Otherwise they don’t sprout at all. All you need is a sudden hot day to fry them and your efforts are reduced to zilch! 🤪😂 I have better luck now doing it in a greenhouse and leaving it there😄, otherwise, the bugs love them too.

[@CharlesDowding1nodig]

Oh dear. It sounds like your climate is more difficult than here!

[@user-xp8go6nq8s]

Very nice

[@HollyMarsh0716]

Hi Charles, I've always had issues with Coriander/Cilantro bolting immediately. I'm going to try your method this year, see if I can have more success this year.

[@gearoidy]

ahhhhh lovely.