Cilantro (Santo)

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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)

Harvest

50–60

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🌱 Care Tips

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.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Cilantro:

Tomatoes spinach lettuce beans anise

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What hardiness zones can you grow Cilantro (Santo) in?

Cilantro (Santo) 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 Cilantro (Santo) need?

Cilantro (Santo) requires Full sun to part shade. Cilantro is a cool-weather crop — bolts quickly in heat.

When should I plant Cilantro (Santo)?

Cilantro (Santo) 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 Cilantro (Santo) take to harvest?

Cilantro (Santo) typically reaches harvest in 50–60. Water needs are Medium. Grow it alongside Tomatoes and spinach for best results.

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