Description

Coriander is an excellent plant to grow in the ground, but in the soil, care is great. Farmers may need to get rid of weeds, control germs and diseases, add more fertilizer, and so on. However, in hydroponics, you can grow these herbs much faster than the earth.

Before you start growing coriander in empty sources, knowing the requirements is essential. Fortunately, coriander is considered one of the easiest plants to grow. As it can grow in the soil you have to be careful about the nutrient concentration and water quality. When a person is able to meet the requirements of cilantro / coriander, it will grow faster, and will thrive.

The basic requirements for planting cilantro are as follows:
Water Quality
Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the solution should be between 1.2 and 1.8 dS, and the pH should be 6 - 6.8 (medium). Make sure that the TDS (total soluble solids) in the system is less than 400 ppm as it will prevent the growth of these compounds.

Temperature and light
Coriander grows best in winter. If you want to grow them in the summer or spring, be sure to keep the temperature between 40-degrees Fahrenheit and 75-degrees Fahrenheit. To improve growth, you should make sure that the temperature is between both and that the concentration of salt is low in the solution.

In the case of light, keep in mind that these beautiful plants do not need much light. If you want to use a synthetic lamp, the T5 Fluorescent Lamp is an excellent choice. You will get a better yield if you use T5 Lighting from scratch. You can also use HID or LED lights. To get a good harvest, you should give coriander at least 12-13 hours a day.

Space requirements

You should make sure that each cilantro plant has about 10 ′ ′ environment. Coriander usually has a tree, so it needs a place for distribution.

Nutrition Needs
To grow hydroponic coriander, you need to focus on its nutritional need. You can add either inorganic fertilizer or organic fertilizer to make the solution. Inorganic fertilizers dissolve in water quickly, and take only a small amount to meet their needs. However, adding too much fertilizer can cause poisoning in the solution. On the other hand, using organic fertilizer can provide all the nutrients in the water, but the fertilizer is slowly released. Another drawback is that water quality can be very bad if you do not handle the system properly.

However, you can use a combination of organic fertilizer and inorganic NPK fertilizer to make the solution more effective. In the case of cilantro / coriander, the recommended NPK is 19-19-19 or 20-20-20. Mix 1 tbsp NPK fertilizer in 1 liter of water.

To increase growth, you can dissolve urea in water and spray it on the leaves. Since this plant is similar to dense and leafy plants, be sure to add nitrogen and phosphorus. You can also use hydroponic fertilizer to make a nutrient solution. This fertilizer provides essential nutrients at the same time.