One of the world's most-used culinary herbs — fast, easy and rewarding. Grow lush, citrusy leaves for the kitchen and let it flower to harvest your own fragrant coriander seed. The flavour of countless cuisines, fresh from your own garden.
The Story
Coriander, cilantro, dhania — धनिया in Hindi and ধনে in Bengali — is one of the most widely loved herbs on Earth. From Indian and Bangladeshi kitchens to Mexican, Thai and Middle Eastern cooking, its bright, citrusy leaves and warm, fragrant seeds appear in dishes the world over.
It is also one of the most generous plants you can grow. The young, feathery leaves are the fresh herb known as cilantro or dhania pata, perfect scattered over curries, salsas, salads and chutneys. Left to flower and set seed, the same plant gives you round, golden coriander seed — the warm, nutty spice prized in curry blends, pickles and baking.
Quick to germinate and quick to harvest, coriander rewards even first-time gardeners. Sow a little and often through the cooler parts of the year and you will rarely be without this kitchen essential again.
Choose Your Pack Size
Ideal for a small garden, a few pots, or a couple of seasons of successional sowing.
The popular choice — plenty for regular, staggered sowings of fresh leaf all season.
Best value for big gardens, microgreens, market growers or a year-round herb supply.
Please select your preferred pack size from the options at the top of this listing before checking out.
Two Crops in One
Bright, fresh, citrusy & aromatic
Pick young, tender leaves for that unmistakable fresh flavour. Scatter over curries, tacos, pho, salsa, salads and chutneys — always added at the end of cooking to keep the aroma alive.
Warm, nutty, sweet & citrus-spiced
Let plants flower and dry, then harvest the round golden seed. Toast and grind it for curry blends, garam masala, pickles, breads and rubs — or save some to re-sow next season.
Grower's Profile
When to Sow in Australia
Coriander is a cool-season herb that runs to seed (bolts) quickly in hot weather. For a steady leaf supply, sow a small batch every few weeks through the cooler months and provide light afternoon shade in warm areas. Use your local climate zone below as a guide.
| Climate Zone | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Darwin, Cairns |
· | · | · | S | G | H | H | ☉ | · | · | · | · |
| Subtropical Brisbane, N. NSW |
· | · | S | G | H | H | S | G | H | ☉ | · | · |
| Temperate Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, ACT |
· | S | G | H | H | G | · | S | G | H | ☉ | · |
| Arid / Semi-arid Alice Springs, Mildura, WA inland |
· | · | S | G | H | H | S | G | H | ☉ | · | · |
| Cool / Mountain Tasmania, Highlands |
H | H | ☉ | · | · | · | · | · | S | G | H | H |
Growing Guide
Coriander dislikes being transplanted, so sow seed 5–10 mm deep straight where it is to grow. Gently crushing the round husk first can speed things up. Seedlings appear in 7–14 days.
Give it steady moisture and a spot with morning sun and light afternoon shade in warm areas. Thin to about 10–15 cm apart for full plants, or grow densely for cut-leaf harvests.
Because coriander bolts in heat, sow a small pinch of seed every 3–4 weeks. This staggered approach keeps a fresh supply of young, tender leaves coming for months.
Start picking from around 4–6 weeks. Take outer leaves first and harvest little and often while they are young — this is when the cilantro flavour is at its very best.
Allow a few plants to flower (the blooms are loved by bees) and set seed. Once the round seeds turn brown and dry, harvest them as the coriander spice — or save to re-sow.
Healthy Plants
Running to flower early is coriander's most common quirk, triggered by heat and stress. Sow in the cooler months, keep moisture even, and pick regularly to delay it.
Soft clusters on stems and new growth that can spread virus. Hose them off, encourage ladybirds, or treat with a mild organic soap spray, checking leaf undersides.
They love tender young seedlings, especially in damp weather. Protect emerging plants with barriers or organic pellets and clear hiding spots nearby.
White powdery coating on leaves in humid or crowded conditions. Improve airflow with good spacing, water at the base, and remove affected leaves promptly.
Seedlings collapse at the base in cold, wet, airless conditions. Sow into fresh mix, avoid overwatering, and give seedlings good light and airflow.
The round husk holds two seeds and a hard coat. Lightly crush it before sowing and keep the soil consistently moist (not wet) until seedlings emerge.
At a Glance
| Botanical & Culinary Profile | |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Coriander, Cilantro, Dhania, Chinese Parsley (Hindi धनिया · Bengali ধনে) |
| Botanical Name | Coriandrum sativum |
| Type | Annual culinary herb — cool-season, fast-growing |
| Harvest | Dual purpose: fresh leaf (cilantro / dhania) and dried seed (coriander spice) |
| Pack Sizes | Available in 300, 500 or 1000 seeds — select above |
| Plant Height | Approx. 30–60 cm; taller when flowering |
| Sow Depth | 5–10 mm, direct sown |
| Germination | 7–14 days in cool, moist soil |
| Spacing | 10–15 cm apart (or denser for cut leaf) |
| Leaf Harvest | From approx. 4–6 weeks |
| Position | Full sun to part shade; cool weather; rich, moist, free-draining soil |
| Uses | Curries, salsa, salads, chutney, pho, pickles, spice blends, baking |
| Origin | OZ grown & hand-packed in Australia by Eternity Essential Store |
In the Kitchen
Add leaves last. The fresh, citrusy flavour of cilantro fades with heat, so stir it through dishes right at the end or scatter it over the top before serving.
Store it well. Keep cut leaves fresh standing in a glass of water in the fridge, or chop and freeze them in a little oil or water in ice-cube trays for later.
Toast the seed. Dry-toast whole coriander seed in a pan for a minute until fragrant, then grind — the aroma is far better than pre-ground. Save a few seeds to sow your next crop.
Postage & Delivery
Fast dispatch in protective, moisture-resistant packaging straight to your letterbox. Combined postage on multiple seed packets — buy more and save.
Worldwide postage is available to most destinations. Delivery times vary by country and customs processing. Carefully packed to travel safely over long distances.
Every order is hand-checked and sealed in clearly labelled packets with the variety name and basic sowing notes, so you know exactly what you are planting.
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Seeds and plant material are restricted or prohibited in some regions. Please confirm that this product can be legally imported to your location. We cannot be held responsible for items seized, destroyed or delayed by customs or quarantine authorities, and such items are not eligible for refund where loss results from local import restrictions.
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Whether you call it coriander, cilantro or dhania, a single packet keeps your kitchen stocked with fresh leaf and fragrant seed for months. Choose your pack size above and start sowing.
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