Long Standing Santo
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Coriandrum
About
Also called Chinese parsley, cilantro has a thousand uses in the kitchen. Long Standing Santo in particular has excellent flavor, improved leafiness and, as the name infers, is slow to bolt. Add a sprig to chicken soup or add chopped leaves to Mexican, Caribbean, or Asian dishes. The crushed seeds add intriguing flavor to stews, beans, and cookies. Can be grown indoors for fresh cilantro leaves year-round. Cilantro grows best in cool temperatures.
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Planting and Care Instructions
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 Days. Seed Depth: 1/2". Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6". Row Spacing: 8". Thinning: Not required. When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 55°-68°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, best sown in fall for winter harvest.
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August 26, 2026