Response of Coriander to Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Vermicompost

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is an important seed spice crop mainly grown in rabi season and belongs to family Apiaceae and it is native of Mediterranean regions. It is the most widely used condiment throughout the world. India is the largest producer of coriander in all over world. It is prominently cultivated in Rajasthan, Andhra pradesh, Gujrat, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In India, it occupies 516.1 thousand hectares area with annual production of 496.2 thousand tonnes. A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetative substance used in flavoring, seasoning and imparting aroma in variety of food items and beverages. In India, wide varieties of spices are grown and many of them are native to the subcontinent. India is also known as ¿Home of Spices¿. Besides importance in food industry, the spices have medicinal properties and thus are used in various pharmaceutical preparations and also in cosmetic industry. The usages of spices by consumers are increasing world-wide because they are completely natural, rather than artificial additives for seasoning and flavoring of foods.