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📖 About This Plant
Santo is a slow-bolting cilantro variety bred to resist rapid bolting that makes standard cilantro frustrating in warm weather. Produces the same aromatic leaves with a longer harvest window before sending up flower stalks. Matures in 50–60 days. Excellent for succession planting.
📊 Quick Facts
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Medium
Season
Early spring and late summer/fall (succession sow every 2–3 weeks)
Cilantro is a cool-weather crop — bolts quickly in heat. Plant in partial shade in warm climates. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest. Allow some plants to bolt and set seed for coriander spice — the seeds are delicious fresh or dried.
What hardiness zones can you grow Santo Cilantro in?
Santo Cilantro grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–11. Santo is a slow-bolting cilantro variety bred to resist rapid bolting that makes standard cilantro frustrating in warm weather. Always check your local zone before planting.
How much sun does Santo Cilantro need?
Santo Cilantro requires Full sun to part shade. Cilantro is a cool-weather crop — bolts quickly in heat.
When should I plant Santo Cilantro?
Santo Cilantro is best planted in Early spring and late summer/fall (succession sow every 2–3 weeks). Cilantro is a cool-weather crop — bolts quickly in heat. Plant in partial shade in warm climates.
How long does Santo Cilantro take to harvest?
Santo Cilantro typically reaches harvest in 50–60. Water needs are Medium. Grow it alongside Tomatoes and spinach for best results.
Where can I buy Santo Cilantro plants or seeds?
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