00:00One of the things that can make coriander feel really tricky to grow is
00:05it's delicate root system. It's got what's called a taproot system so
00:10underneath the soil here think like a thin carrot or parsnip and then you've
00:14got all these branches that sit above the soil like your instinct would be to
00:19have all of this under the soil but no they sit on top and can feel really
00:23flimsy. So how do you look after the roots of the coriander? Well use a well
00:27draining soil, maybe mix some sand or organics to aid deeper taproot growth
00:33and to prevent rot. Consistent moisture so water evenly to avoid dry periods or
00:40sogginess because the delicate root system does not like to be soggy and
00:44another thing you can do is you can add light mulch to protect this surface here
00:50so you know like they do sort of just sit along the surface here even though you
00:55would want these to be under the soil but they're not so you can pop a light
00:59mulch over them to try and protect the roots a little bit but look it is a
01:04flimsy herb to grow but the health benefits of coriander are significant
01:09so it is worth persevering with it
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