Herbs

CULANTRO

(SAWTOOTH CORIANDER)

Culantro is a widely used herb, often eaten raw with other greens or added to dishes like Pho, fish soup. It has a mild, very attractive fragrance.

Living Conditions

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Temperate Cool climate

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Moist Water needs

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Loose Humus-rich soil

Preparation

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Seeds Sowing

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Diffused Shade needed

Seed density: 1.2-1.5kg/1000m²

Water Needs

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Moisture loving, water 1-2 times/day

Culantro

Eryngium foetidum L

12-13

Harvests/Year

35-40

Days to Harvest

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1. Bio Characteristics

Fibrous shallow roots. Annual herb, 15-20cm tall. Serrated leaves, mild fragrance.

Adaptability: 85%

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2. Uses

Flavorful spice (Pho, soup) and Medicinal (treats flu, indigestion).

Value: 95%

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3. Cultivation

Spring season (Jan-Feb). Needs shade. Loose, well-draining soil.

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Keep Moist

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Mulching

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Shading

favorite I. Uses & Value

Culantro is a widely used herb in both North and South Vietnam. It is used raw with other greens or to season various dishes like Pho, fish soup, and rolled with pork. It has a mild, attractive fragrance that enhances appetite. Growing Culantro brings high economic officiency.

"Exporting can profit over 50% more than domestic consumption"

Medicinal Value: Culantro is also a herb used to treat conditions like flu, pain relief, and indigestion from high protein intake.

spa II. Biological Characteristics

Roots & Stem: Fibrous root system, shallow, mainly in topsoil. Annual herb, 15-20cm tall or more depending on growth stage.
Leaves & Flowers: Leaves near base arranged closely, serrated edges, tough, elongated, dark green. Flowers greenish-white, spherical fruit, small brownish-black seeds.

Climate: Prefers temperate, cool climate, cold-tolerant. Moisture-loving but intolerant of waterlogging.
Light: Prefers diffused light; direct sunlight hinders growth and reduces yield. Therefore, shading is necessary for production.
Soil: Grows well in soil rich in organic matter, light, loose, neutral pH.

agriculture III. Cultivation Techniques

1. Season

Best time: January - February. Can be grown year-round in temperate climates.
Southern Region: Start sowing at end of rainy season (November to following February).

2. Soil & Fertilizers

Soil Prep: Plow thoroughly, clear weeds. Raise beds 1.1 - 1.5m wide depending on season.

Fertilizer for 1,000m²:

check_circle Decomposed Manure: 1.0 - 1.5 tons
check_circle Superphosphate: 25 - 30kg
check_circle Potassium Chloride: 15 - 20kg
check_circle NPK: 30 - 40kg

* Basal application: All manure, 1/3 NPK, 100% phosphate, 1/3 potassium mixed into bed surface 15-20 days before sowing.

3. Sowing & Care

Sowing: 1.2 - 1.5kg seeds/1000m². Soak in warm water 35-40°C (10-12h) -> Wash -> Mix with fine soil -> Broadcast. Cover with thin soil and straw/mulch.
Shading: Use black mesh or bamboo screens 1.8-2.0m high. Must shade year-round.
Care:
- Water to keep moist (flood or furrow irrigation every 10 days). Drain if heavy rain.
- Weed regularly by hand.
- Top dressing: 1st time (2-3 true leaves) with 6-8kg NPK or Urea 1-2%. 2nd time 12-15 days later. Apply Potassium when growing strongly.
Pests: Few pests. Use biological control and integrated pest management.

inventory_2 IV. Harvest & Seed Production

Harvest: 35-40 days after planting (5-6 leaves). Harvest mature leaves, leaving 3 old leaves and 1 young leaf at tip. Bundle 5-7 leaves.
Yield: Harvest 12-13 times/year (about 8 months). In South, often harvest whole plant then resow.
Seed Production: Stop harvesting leaves in October for flowering. Harvest seeds in December, dry whole plant, collect and store seeds.

Fertilizer (per 1,000m²)

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1-1.5 Tons Manure

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30-40 kg NPK

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25-30 kg Superphosphate

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15-20 kg Potassium

Growth Cycle

Sowing

Soak seeds, broadcast, cover.

Care

Shade, water, top dress (2 times).

First Harvest

After 35-40 days.

Regular Harvest

Continuous harvest throughout year.