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Long Standing Santo Cilantro/Coriander Seeds
Long Standing Santo Cilantro/Coriander Seeds
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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, it 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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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Apiaceae
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall, 6"–12" wide
Variety Info: Long Standing Santo' has excellent flavor, improved leafiness and when hot weather arrives, is slower to bolt (prematurely go to seed) than other varieties.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Attracts Beneficial Insects
Sowing Info
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 mid climates, best sown in fall for winter harvest.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; transplant stress may cause bolting (premature flowering).
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 8"
Thinning: Not required
Growing Info
Harvesting: Foliage flavor is best before the leaves turn feathery and plants begin to flower. Seeds should be harvested after they begin to turn brown and when the outer coat cracks, but before they drop off the plant and scatter. Cut stem and place in a brown paper sack to collect the seeds. Rubbing the seeds will cause the outer shell to drop off.
- Davia C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 11, 20255 Stars
I had great germination on this cilantro and the flavour is unmatched.
- Kayla G.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 4, 20245 Stars
A must have! Will repurchase :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Esther R.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 25, 20245 Stars
These seeds germinated real fast and grew very well here (zone 10a). We’ve already eaten a bunch of it and we still have plenty.
- Linda M.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsOct 18, 2025I love cilantro!
However, I live in a very hot and dry climate. It's hard to keep the ground moist. Either I give it too much water or not enough!!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningOct 21, 2025Hey Linda,
Thank you so much for the 4-star review! We totally get the cilantro love - there's nothing quite like fresh cilantro in your cooking!
Hot, dry climates can definitely be tricky for cilantro, and you're absolutely right that finding that perfect watering balance can feel like a real challenge. Cilantro likes consistent moisture but definitely doesn't want to sit in soggy soil, especially in hot weather where that can lead to root problems.
A few tricks that work well in hot, dry areas: mulching around your cilantro plants can help retain moisture and keep the soil temperature more stable, which means less frequent watering. Also, morning watering tends to work better than evening watering in hot climates since it gives the plants time to absorb what they need before the heat of the day kicks in.
The Long Standing Santo variety you chose is actually a great pick for your climate since it's specifically bred to be more heat-tolerant and slower to bolt than regular cilantro varieties, so you're definitely on the right track!
Your experience will be super helpful for other gardeners dealing with similar hot, dry conditions who want to grow their own fresh cilantro!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jeanette C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 16, 20255 Stars
Thank you very much let’s see how I do
