Coriander is an important spice crop with a prime position in food flavouring.

The whole plant has a pleasant aroma.

India is the largest producer of Coriander seeds.

In India, the largest producer of Coriander seeds is Rajasthan (58%) followed by MP (15%), Assam (8%) and Gujarat (8%).

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Apiales
• Family: Apiaceae
• Genus: Coriandrum
• Species: sativum

• Coriander leaves and stalks are used for garnishing and as a flavouring agent.
• Dried Coriander seeds are used as spices.
• Coriander oil is primarily used in seasoning.

Cool and comparatively dry, frost free climate is suitable for Coriander cultivation.

Well drained silt or loamy soils are suited for Coriander cultivation.

For rainfed cultivation soil should be clay in nature and the pH should be 6 – 8.

Coriander performs well at a temperature range of 20°C – 25°C.

the season for Coriander cultivation is from June - July and October - November

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  • Major Pests: Aphids, Army Worm, Cut Worm and Common White Fly.
  • Major Diseases: Bacterial Leaf Spot, Stem Gall, Damping Off, Grain Mould and Powdery Mildew.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Oedema
  • Blue Spot
  • Tip burning