Planting: Well drained fertile soil in sun, hardy annual, 1’-2’. Plants grown for leaves are more productive if grown in partial shade, as it tends to bolt if too dry or overcrowded.
Harvest: Leaves are gathered when young and used fresh. Seeds are harvested when ripe and are used whole or ground for culinary purposes. Roots, leaves, seeds and oil are used.
Culinary: Roots are used in Thai cuisine. Leaves and leafstalks are used to flavour soups, salads, beans, and curries.
Medicinal: . Leaves and seeds are rich in volatile oils that act mainly on the digestive system, stimulating the appetites, and relieving irritation. They are also expectorant. Oil is fungicidal and bactericidal. Used internally for minor digestive problems. Used externally for hemorrhoids and painful joints (seeds).
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Seeded: Spring 2009 in E3
Links: Wiki
Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)
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