Grow Santo Cilantro Seeds, a popular leafy cilantro variety known for its fresh aroma, rich flavor, and slow-bolting performance in warm weather. Also called Chinese Parsley or Coriander Leaf, Santo Cilantro produces lush green leaves perfect for salsas, sauces, soups, tacos, chutneys, salads, and garnishing dishes with bold, herbaceous taste.
These Non-GMO Santo Cilantro Seeds germinate quickly and thrive in garden beds, raised beds, and pots, making them ideal for home gardeners and indoor growers. With steady leaf production and strong flavor, this variety is an essential fresh culinary herb for kitchens and gardens alike.
Features
- Slow-bolting leafy cilantro variety with strong aroma.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated, high-flavor herb.
- Excellent for salsas, tacos, salads, soups, and fresh garnish.
- Ideal for indoor pots, containers, and outdoor garden beds.
- Fast growth for early harvest and repeat cutting.
- Produces tender, bright green leaves for culinary use.
- Great choice for home herb gardens and kitchen gardeners.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Santo Cilantro (Leaf Coriander)
- Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy herb
- Growth Habit: Bushy, leafy, aromatic plant
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Thrives in Zones 2–12
- Growing Season: Spring and fall; winter in warm climates
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Days to Maturity: 45–60 days for leaves; 90+ for seeds
- Height: 10–20 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–10 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering; avoid drying out
- Support Needed: None
- Flavor Profile: Bold, aromatic, tangy herbal flavor
- Growth Advantage: Slow-bolting variety for longer harvest
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds directly; cilantro doesn’t transplant well.
- Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep in loose, moist soil.
- Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart for leafy growth.
- Grow in full sun; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to promote new shoots.
- Avoid waterlogging; keep soil evenly moist.
- For continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2–3 weeks.
- Allow plants to bloom if coriander seeds are desired.
- Grow indoors near a sunny window or under grow lights.
