Cilantro Santo (Coriandrum sativum) is a popular slow-bolting cilantro variety known for its rich aroma, bright green leaves, and extended growing cycle. Santo is favored by home gardeners because it remains leafy longer, offering more harvests even in warmer climates.
This versatile, fast-growing variety performs well in containers, raised beds, and outdoor garden plots. With strong germination and Non-GMO seed quality, Cilantro Santo is easy to grow for beginners and experienced gardeners looking for a reliable, flavorful leafy plant for cool seasons.
Features
- Slow-bolting cilantro variety for extended leafy harvest
- Produces lush deep green, aromatic leaves
- Non-GMO, untreated natural seed type
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and outdoor planting
- Grows best in cool to mild temperatures
- Beginner-friendly and quick to germinate
Specifications
- Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO annual
- USDA Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Best Growing Season: Plant in Spring or Fall for slow bolting
- Germination Time: Around 7–14 days
- Soil Requirement: Loose, well-drained soil with good moisture retention
- Plant Height: About 12–24 inches at maturity
- Harvest Duration: 40–70 days after sowing
- Growth Habit: Leafy annual with slow-bolting characteristics
- Ideal For: Outdoor beds, containers, balconies, and raised garden setups
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors; cilantro does not transplant well
- Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and lightly cover with soil
- Keep soil evenly moist during germination
- Provide full sun or partial shade in warm temperatures
- Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart once established
- Water regularly while allowing surface soil to dry slightly
- Begin harvesting once plants reach 4–6 inches tall
- In hot climates, provide afternoon shade to reduce bolting
