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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
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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.
- IreneRated 5 out of 5 stars3/24/265 Stars
They were fast and efficient!!
- Merideth G.TX, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/14/26Delicious
These turned out great! So much more flavorful than storebought, it's hard to explain. The leaves were vibrant and even tasty when whole and unchopped.
The pic actually doesn't do it full justice because I had just harvested a bunch.
I scattered about 10 seeds in a 6 in plastic pot. I actually planted these like 2 months too early, then after a frost and when temps started hitting 70 highs they sprouted and went crazy. Honestly looking forward to bolting so I can save some seeds for next season lol.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Merideth,
Wow, what an amazing growing experience with our Long Standing Santo Cilantro/Coriander Seeds! There's truly nothing like fresh homegrown cilantro! We love that even after what seemed like a rough start with the early planting and frost, your cilantro bounced back and went absolutely crazy once the temps hit 70! It's awesome that you're looking forward to bolting for seed saving - that's the mark of a true gardener right there! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Hilary P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/3/26Fast growers
This is some fast growing cilantro! Potted up and hardened off in just about a month. Succession planting for sure, and lots of extras for the neighbors.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/6/26Hey Hilary,
We love to hear your Long Standing Santo Cilantro/Coriander Seeds are doiong so well! A month from seed to hardened off plants is fantastic timing. How nice that you have so much you can share extras with the neighbors - that's the best kind of problem to have! There's nothing quite like fresh cilantro from your own garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- mike m.NJ, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars1/17/26Still growing
still grow in winter bed
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!