Herb / Cool season

Santo Cilantro

Short succession rows near the kitchen and beneficial-insect borders.

Bright citrus-green leaves; coriander seed if allowed to mature.

Seed spacing and maturity

Days to maturity
50
Germination temperature
50-75F
Seed depth
0.25 inches
Spacing
6 inches
Row spacing
12 inches
Start method
Direct sow

Frost-date timing

Direct sow
21 days before last frost
Fall planting
7 weeks before first frost
Succession interval
repeat every 14 days

Growing profile

Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Consistent moisture slows bolting.
Soil
Loose, cool soil; sow where it will grow.
Watch
Hot weather pushes plants to flower quickly.
  • herb
  • succession
  • cool-season
  • flowers-beneficial

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Source: CSU vegetable planting guide