Accordingly, housewives can consider growing Vietnamese coriander at home to provide a source of clean vegetables for the family with very simple planting and care methods that do not take too much time.
To grow Vietnamese coriander at home, housewives need to pay attention when choosing soil and seedlings. Vietnamese coriander is very suitable for loose, nutritious and humid soil, so you can mix humus with organic fertilizer or rice husk ash in a ratio of 4:3:3 to help the plant grow optimally.
For seedlings, choose branches that are 11 to 15 cm long and have 5 to 6 leaf buds. If you do not plant them immediately, keep the branches in a cool place and water them lightly so they do not dry out. Then, use plastic pots, foam boxes, or bottles with drainage holes to grow vegetables.
When planting Vietnamese coriander in the soil, be sure to stick the cuttings down and cover them with soil about 2/3 of the length of the cuttings. Keep the distance between rows about 15cm, between plants 10cm. Use your hands to gently press the soil to secure the roots of the Vietnamese coriander.
After planting, cover the Vietnamese coriander from direct sunlight for about 7 to 10 days to help the vegetable take root and grow new leaves.
Maintain moisture by watering regularly 2-3 times a day but do not water too much to avoid waterlogging. After the plant takes root (7-10 days), fertilize with organic fertilizer or vermicompost. Fertilize every 10 to 15 days to provide enough nutrients for the plant.
During the process of growing Vietnamese coriander, you may encounter problems such as armyworms, mealybugs or root rot. You can use herbal preparations from ginger, garlic, and chili to safely prevent pests and diseases.
After about 30 - 40 days, Vietnamese coriander can be harvested when it has grown and has many leaves. Use scissors to gently prune the branches or cut close to the base, leaving 3 - 5cm for Vietnamese coriander to continue growing. To ensure Vietnamese coriander grows well, it is necessary to maintain regular watering and fertilizing after each harvest.
