That is the #1 reason to garden! So glad you are talking about it. And funny you mention the green coriander seeds because I just used some in lieu of coriander roots (I was pulling the whole plant, but the roots weren't robust enough to bother with) in a marinade for Thai grilled chicken. It were gud.
Evidently there are varieties of coriander bred to yield fatter roots. We should get some. And yes, it's the best thing about gardening. The inspiration alone is priceless.
Yeah, that's possible that it's a different variety; I just chalked it up to the mediocre soil in the spot where I planted my cilantro. Generally, the soil here is a thin layer of loam over clay and full of rocks. It's also not flat. I am still working on terraces (using those rocks!) to get the entire area inside the deer fence under garden. Now that I'm retired it might actually be possible!
That is the #1 reason to garden! So glad you are talking about it. And funny you mention the green coriander seeds because I just used some in lieu of coriander roots (I was pulling the whole plant, but the roots weren't robust enough to bother with) in a marinade for Thai grilled chicken. It were gud.
Evidently there are varieties of coriander bred to yield fatter roots. We should get some. And yes, it's the best thing about gardening. The inspiration alone is priceless.
Yeah, that's possible that it's a different variety; I just chalked it up to the mediocre soil in the spot where I planted my cilantro. Generally, the soil here is a thin layer of loam over clay and full of rocks. It's also not flat. I am still working on terraces (using those rocks!) to get the entire area inside the deer fence under garden. Now that I'm retired it might actually be possible!
I had amazing soil in the old garden and the roots never got particularly big. I'm going to let some go as long as I can and see how they come out.
Good idea. Interested to learn the results.