Vietnamese Coriander
Out of stock
Sorry we don't have any Vietnamese Coriander available at the moment, but we do have lots of other lovely edible plants available for next day delivery.
4.6/ 5
8 reviews
Bought as a gift and was well received, on time
I have not actually seen this product as it was a gift but the recipient said it was "a brilliant plant" & the leaves tasted "delicious". She was looking forward to using them in her cooking.
Really nice healthy plant
Beautiful plant, I was delighted with the size of the plant and how healthy it looked.
Great product
Don't know as they were presents to others! The recipients seemed pleased with their plants.
The plant was quite big and healthy though the pot it was in was v small. The gift containers could be even better quality though.
Good strong plant, but not a lot of use in cooking (allowing for the fact this is not coriander), so really just a green house plant.
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Looking after your Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria Odorata) is a spicy herb used in south-east Asian dishes. Although called “coriander” it is quite different from the coriander you would find in the UK supermarket. The leaves have a fresh peppery flavour and you can use it to add a bit of zing to hot dishes, laksa or soups, or raw in salad.
This is a very easy plant to take care of, as long as it has warmth and light. Its home is in the marshes of Asia, and it will wilt quickly if you let it dry out. So, make sure you water every day in the summer, or stand it in a saucer of water if you have to be away.
It is best grown as a pot plant in the UK because that way you can bring it in for the winter. It is not hardy so does need protection from frost. A sunny windowsill or conservatory is best where it will remain evergreen although won’t grow much. In the spring, however, it will leap back to life putting on lots of tasty new foliage.
Vietnamese coriander is a very vigorous plant, don’t be afraid to harvest it regularly to keep it in shape and if you find it outgrows it’s pot it can be re-potted any time from March to September (i.e. in the growing season).
These are a new introduction to our range of edible plants and we’d love to hear your experiences and perhaps your recipes?
