{"product_id":"vietnamese-coriander","title":"Coriander 'Vietnamese'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persicaria odorata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnamese coriander, rau răm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm (6–12 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 60 cm (24 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery, slightly spicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines, especially Vietnamese, for flavouring dishes like salads, soups, and spring rolls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"468\"\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb with spreading, jointed stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves can be harvested once the plant is established; regular harvesting encourages bushier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for growing alongside other herbs like basil and mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its common name, Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata) is not related to true coriander (Coriandrum sativum) and is not a member of the mint family. It is native to Southeast Asia and thrives in warm, humid conditions with ample sunlight. The plant features dark green leaves with reddish undersides and is valued for its distinctive peppery flavour, which is a key component in many traditional dishes. In regions with cooler climates, it is often grown in pots and brought indoors during colder months to maintain its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" Pot","offer_id":43432913043593,"sku":"G14272","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/VietnameseCoriander.Ball.jpg?v=1748267234","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/vietnamese-coriander","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}