Santo
Cilantro
Open Pollinated
Coriandrum sativum
★ 5.01 review · 1 source
Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Coriandrum
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceFresh / SaladLeaf HarvestSeed Harvest
Leaf Type
Large Leaf
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–21 days
at 55–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
45–55 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–6 in
Row Spacing
8–18 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–80 °F
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Soil Temp
55–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–85 °F
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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★August 26, 2026
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