Growing Coriander, also Cilantro, Chinese parsley

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24 Jun 12 Erin (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just planted full grown coriander plants with roots(from herb section in supermarket) in a pot Will they stay alive like shallots do ?, I always plant these and they last for months I await your input Thanks
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29 Jun 12 Justine (Australia - temperate climate)
Usually, any seedling (or potted, in your case) coriander you plant will bolt to seed, it hates being transplanted. It is easy, and cheaper to buy a few packets of seeds, even from the cheapy $2 shops, and plant these instead. Just sprinkle on TOP of soil and press into soil lightly.... they like light to germinate. Keep moist and weed free. Once they grow, let them go to seed and you should have a constant source of coriander!
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I have just planted full grown coriander plants with roots(from herb section in supermarket) in a pot Will they stay alive like shallots do ?, I always plant these and they last for months I await your input Thanks
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