Santo Long Standing Cilantro is bred to be slow to bolt (flower), which cilantro is known for doing very quickly. Cilantro, also called coriander, is a popular herb used in many cuisines. The leaves are often referred to as cilantro, and the seeds as coriander. Cilantro has a tendency to repel aphids, potato beetles, and spider mites, and attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies, making it a valuable addition to a garden. Cilantro grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. Grow cilantro alongside tomatoes, beans, and other plants that can provide shade for cilantro. The cilantro taproot is also edible. Cilantro plants may overwinter with protection in zones 7+.

Days to maturity: 28 days

Height: 50cm (20")

Planting depth: 2cm (1″) 

Sowing time: Last frost-late spring

Ideal germination temperature: 15°C (60°F)

Spacing: 5-10cm (2-4″)

Germination time: 5-10 days

USDA Hardiness zone: Overwinters in zone 7+

# Seeds: 100+