Coriander cultivation at a glance
Coriander is loved by almost all people. Rich in nutrients, these leaves add flavor to curries. Also, this beautiful green coriander is used as a spice in various dishes. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum and it is an annual plant. In Bangladesh, generally all kinds of coriander seeds are used as a spice in food. Also, regular consumption of coriander in winter has tremendous benefits.
Improved Varieties of Coriander
High yielding varieties such as Bari Coriander 1, LB-60, LB-65 and Sugandha can be cultivated throughout the year.
Nutritional properties of Coriander
The nutritional properties of Coriander are various such as minerals, fiber, dietary energy, fiber, calcium, iron, carotene, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin C and sugars etc.
Coriander seed sowing time
Coriander varieties can be cultivated at different times, the best time is winter when the weather starts to get cold. Coriander can be cultivated in the land of vegetables, sugarcane, potatoes, pulses as crops. Coriander seeds should be soaked in water for 4-5 hours before sowing because coriander seeds are prone to drying out.
Cultivation can be done almost throughout the year except for intense heat.
Coriander Cultivation Method
Depending on soil type, land should be prepared with 4-6 plows and ladders.
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Quantity of coriander seeds
1.3-1.6 kg seed per bigha (33 cent) is required for seed sowing in line or bed method. Double seeding is required for sprinkling.
Irrigation
If cultivating coriander to collect leaves, give light irrigation after 3/4 days. Coriander land should have drainage system. After each irrigation, break up the soil just as soon as it comes out. After seeding in summer, mulch the bed lightly with straw, which should not be soiled by irrigation or rainwater splashes.
Weeds
For weed control, the land should be well weeded by plowing and hoeing, use of pure seeds and use of clean agricultural machinery. Weeds should be picked within 25-30 days of sowing. Weeds should be picked before irrigation.
Weather and disasters
Arrangements should be made to collect excess rain water quickly.
Coriander eating insects
To control Coriander weevils, emamectin benzoate insecticide (such as Proclaim 10 g) or cypermethrin insecticide (such as Ripcord or Simbush 20 ml / 4 mouths) should be mixed with every 10 liters of water and sprayed every 5 hundredths, 2 times after 10 days. have to do Care must be taken when spraying the medicine.
Coriander weevils / hepar / weevils, blackflies and whiteflies should be sprayed with imidachloroprid insecticides (eg Edmire or Tido 7-10 ml / 2 mouths) or carbaryl insecticides (eg Sevin 20 gms) mixed with 10 liters of water and sprayed every 5 hundredths for 10 days. 2/3 times. The medicine should be sprayed on the underside of the leaves where the insects are.
To control Coriander cutworm, Cartap insecticide (Care 50 SP or Suntap 50 SP 20 ml / 4 p.) or Lambda-cyhalothrin (Karate 2.5 EC or Fighter Plus 2.5 EC 15 ml / 3 p.) 5 per 10 liters The hundred should be sprayed 2/3 times every 10 days.
Coriander plant diseases
To control Coriander leaf spot disease, spray carbendazim balinasac (Emcozim/Noin 20 grams mixed with 10 liters of water) 2-3 times after 10 days. Care must be taken when spraying the medicine.
Caution: Before using pesticides/insecticides, read the label on the bottle or packet carefully and follow the directions. Wear safety clothing during use. Do not smoke or drink during use. Be careful not to let water from pesticide-sprayed land run into open water bodies. Market the crops of pesticide applied fields at least seven to 15 days later.
Yield
14-16 kg of leaves and 6.8-8.0 kg of coriander per century depending on the variety.
Storage: 5 cm per row after 10-15 days of seedling emergence for leaf crop. Leave one seedling at a time and remove the rest. Harvest within 60 days of coriander cultivation for leaves. Then the same land can be cultivated again by applying 20% less fertilizer.
