HARVESTING CORIANDER (CILANTRO) SEEDS

I grow and use ALOT of  Cilantro  . As I live in a warm climate it does have a tendency to bolt. I find if I cut it back often and keep it small I get the best results. The only problem with that is when the warm spells hit , the small plants bolt instantly.  Not good for seed production. The seeds of the cilantro are called Coriander. A spice I rarely use. It is nice however to have some around. 

  This year however things got crazy and my cilantro grew 4 feet tall. I waited until they turned brown and had lots of seeds . Hanging them outside in 122 degree weather finished them off. 

Harvesting these seeds can be an arduous task . As I have a slight bit of ADD I am not typically a seed harvester and saver. For my Coriander seeds I cut off the tops and rub them off with my hands.  Using  a  large hole colander I shake the seeds into a box.

 To further separate them  from the stems 

I shake the larger heavier seeds to the bottom. As you can see this technique is best done in your pajamas.  I love gardening in my pajamas.

 Here was my harvest. Just enough seeds for replanting and cooking with for at least  a year. I use  the mini mason jars for all my spices . These jars are the best. I also use them for canning salsa as its just my husband and me.  Perfect amount for one meal