Santo Cilantro Seeds

Sow Santo Cilantro seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring.  Press seeds ¼ inches deep into moist soil. At the temperature between 65–75°F, you'll see sprouts in 5–10 days. To extend the harvest season, sow a new batch every two weeks instead of planting everything at once. Staggered plantings mean you will be harvesting fresh leaves for months.

Santo Cilantro grows in full sun to partial shade, but in hotter climates afternoon shade slows bolting. Herb needs well-drained loam that holds moisture between waterings; sandy soils dry out too fast and the plant stops producing new leaves. Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, and add a thin layer of mulch around the base to keep moisture inside. Thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart once they're established, and space rows 24–36 inches apart.

Regularly cut the outer leaves when plants hit 4–6 inches tall, as the more you harvest the plant produces. If Santo Cilantro plant bolts, don't pull it out of the ground, instead let the plant go to seeds, and you get coriander seeds for cooking, which have a warmer flavor than the fresh herb.