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Santo cilantro is an annual herb grown for its aromatic leaves and reliable, slow-bolting growth habit. This variety is known for producing broad, parsley-like leaves and maintaining leaf production longer before flowering compared to standard cilantro. It performs well in cool to mild climates with consistent sunlight and adapts easily to garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Santo cilantro establishes quickly and allows multiple harvests of foliage during the growing season, making it suitable for continuous planting.
Features
- Slow bolting variety for extended leaf harvest
- Produces broad, aromatic green leaves
- Suitable for repeated harvesting during the growing season
- Adapted to cool to mild climates
- Suitable for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
- Common Name (US): Cilantro
- Seed Type / Variety: Santo slow bolting variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, leafy annual
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Planting Season: Spring and fall
- Growing Season: Spring to early summer, fall
- Sowing Season: February–April, September–November
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–10 days in cool to moderate soil (18–22°C)
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 15–25 cm
