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08:05, Friday, July 20, 2007
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Coriander coriandrum sativum. Coriander, or cilantro, has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years. Its name comes from the Greek word koros, or bedbug! Coriander is easy to cultivate. Seeds sprout readily and the plant matures quickly. Harvesting the leaves may be difficult because the plant so quickly blossoms and goes to seed. The seeds may be harvested when they turn brown and dry on the stem. However, the green seeds can be used for a burst of flavor in salsas. Coriander self sows years after year. Coriander seed is an ingredient used in curry powders. Folklore: Used in love potions. Also, a woman wishing to conceive would bind 11 or 13 coriander seeds to her left thigh; and coriander was used to treat a variety of reporductive disorders. Coriander was placed in burial tombs in ancient Egypt to protect the souls of the dead. 
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09:36, Friday, July 20, 2007 .. Posted by BlueAppleI love this! I hope you'll share more lessons with us - you are so knowledgeable!
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10:14, Friday, July 20, 2007 .. Posted by shelley43022I was just wondering when to harvest mine, it looks just like your photo.
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