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Coriander, commonly known as cilantro is a powerful herb which has many health benefits. Its sweet-smelling aroma is transmitted by its tender green fruits, and when ripe, turn a brownish yellow. It's originating in the Mediterranean region. It is extensively cultivated in Europe , North Africa , India , South America , Malaysia , Thailand and China . It thrives in black soil and arid regions. Coriander is rich in various food elements.

Types of Coriander: coriander is broadly divided into two types according to the size of the fruit.

1.      Large seeded (fruited): Large seeded coriander (seed diameter three to five mm) is grown as a spring crop in northern temperate climates, or as a winter crop in areas with a Mediterranean climate. It grows to a height of approximately 0.6 m (two ft.), and has a growing season requirement of approximately 100-110 days.

2.      Small seeded: Small seeded coriander is produced mainly in more moderate temperature zones. It has a longer growing season requirement of approximately 115-120 days. Small seeded coriander is somewhat taller, approximately one meter (three ft.), and contains more essential oil. Immature seedlings of small seeded coriander (cilantro) are harvested as a spicy addition to salads or for flavoring of meats, soups and stews.

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Chamomile is a herbaceous, annual and hibernating plant originating in south-eastern Europe, which nowadays has spread to all continents. The scientific name "Matcaria" derives from the latin word "mater" (mother). The plant loves heat, light (which influences the essential oil contained), and moist soils. The chamomile stem, reaching growing up to 60 cm, is striated and ramified at its base, and each branch has flowers. It makes a very popular and very tasty herbal tea.

Chamomile flowers contain: essential oils (etheric oil: 0.38 - 0.81%), vitamins B1 and C, mineral substances (phosphorus, potassium, silicon, iron, manganese, calcium, copper, lead, zinc, zirconium), glucides, lipids (in small quantities) and acids. The plant has calming, analgesic, disinfecting and antiseptic, anti spasmotic and tonic actions. There are essentially two different species of chamomile that are used for supplements and balms. These are the German and the Roman varieties.

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One of the best ways to keep you family healthy is by serving them fresh vegetables from your very own vegetable garden. Gardening is a great hobby and vegetable gardening can be the best method to enhance your creativity and also save a few dollars. So here is the basic knowledge you need to know for vegetable gardening.

• Location: Place the garden near your kitchen. It will be easy to run out and pick a few things you need, and you can spy on the garden from your window. Picking tomatoes after you see them blush crimson is a perfect way to get them at their best. Plant vertically to save space.  

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