• Santo cilantro vegetable seeds for planting with deep green aromatic leaves
  • Santo Cilantro plants growing in a herb garden
  • Santo cilantro vegetable seeds for planting with deep green aromatic leaves
  • Santo cilantro vegetable seeds for planting with deep green aromatic leaves
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Santo Cilantro Vegetable Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Coriander Seeds

Santo Cilantro Vegetable Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Coriander Seeds

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Key Features

  • Slow-Bolting Variety: Santo is selected for slower bolting and extended leaf harvest compared with standard cilantro.
  • Deep Green Foliage: Produces sturdy, broad, highly aromatic green leaves.
  • Dual-Purpose Herb: Harvest the fresh leaves as cilantro or allow plants to mature for coriander seeds.
  • Edible Flowers: Small flowers can also be harvested and used fresh in salads and other dishes.
  • Versatile Garden Herb: Well suited to herb gardens, raised beds, containers, and culinary gardens.

Growing Benefits

  • Enjoy fresh cilantro leaves for homemade salsas, salads, sauces, and garnishes.
  • Slow-bolting growth can provide a longer window for harvesting fresh leaves.
  • Grow one herb for both fresh cilantro and dried coriander seeds.
  • Suitable for direct sowing in garden beds and containers.
  • Successive sowing can help maintain a steady supply of fresh leaves.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Santo Cilantro, Santo Coriander, Chinese Parsley | Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum | Plant Type: Annual herb
  • Colors: Deep green leaves, white to pale pinkish flowers, tan-brown mature seeds | Height: About twelve to eighteen inches
  • Sunlight: Full sun | Soil: Rich, well-drained soil | Water: Consistent moisture without waterlogging
  • Germination Time: About seven to ten days under suitable conditions | Sowing Depth: About one-quarter to one-half inch | Spacing: About one-quarter to one-half inch for leaf production; thin farther apart for seed production
  • Growing Zones: Grown as an annual across a wide range of climates | Flowering/Maturity: Leaf harvest around fifty to fifty-five days; seed harvest around ninety to one hundred five days | Uses: Fresh cilantro, coriander spice, salads, salsa, sauces, garnishes, pickling, and edible flowers

Growing Tips

  • Direct sow Santo Cilantro rather than transplanting to reduce root disturbance and bolting stress.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist while seeds are germinating and seedlings are becoming established.
  • Make successive sowings every few weeks for a continuous supply of fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Provide afternoon shade in very hot conditions to help reduce premature bolting.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Keep them in a sealed, moisture-resistant container and allow the seeds to remain completely dry during storage.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Santo is specifically described as a slow-bolting selection, making it particularly useful for leaf production.
  • The same plant provides two familiar culinary products: the fresh leaves are called cilantro, while the mature dried seeds are known as coriander.
  • Santo produces broad, aromatic leaves and is described as a fast-growing, slow-bolting strain.
  • If allowed to flower, the flowers can be eaten and may also provide pollen and nectar for beneficial insects.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Direct sow during spring through late summer where conditions are suitable. In climates with mild winters, cilantro can also be grown during cooler seasons.

Sowing: Sow seeds directly into the garden, raised bed, or container. Direct sowing is preferred because transplanting can stress cilantro and encourage bolting.

Depth: Cover seeds approximately one-quarter to one-half inch deep with fine soil.

Spacing: For leaf production, seeds may be sown closely and harvested as the plants develop. For coriander seed production, thin established plants to approximately two to four inches apart.

Sunlight: Grow in full sun. In hot climates, some afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress and premature bolting.

Soil: Choose rich, well-drained soil with good moisture retention. Avoid areas where water remains stagnant.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Water when the soil surface begins to dry, while avoiding excessive moisture.

Germination: Seeds generally germinate within about seven to ten days when kept around sixty-five to seventy degrees Fahrenheit.

Transplanting: Direct sowing is recommended. If transplanting is necessary, handle seedlings carefully and minimize root disturbance.

Fertilizing: Grow in fertile soil and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, which can encourage abundant foliage without being necessary for good herb production.

Care: Keep the growing area free of competing weeds and maintain steady moisture. Harvest outer leaves regularly once plants are established. Successive sowings can extend the harvest period.

Flowering/Maturity: Leaves can generally be harvested around fifty to fifty-five days after sowing. If plants are allowed to flower and produce seeds, mature coriander seeds are generally ready around ninety to one hundred five days after sowing.