Organic Coriander 'Santo'

$4.49

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Organic 'Santo' cilantro is a precious herb that brings unparalleled freshness and great culinary versatility to the vegetable garden. With its bright green, light, and finely cut foliage, it enlivens flowerbeds and herb gardens with an elegant yet useful presence. Appreciated for its rapid growth and good tolerance to cooler temperatures, it allows for regular harvests throughout the season when sown in succession. Its characteristic fragrance, at once citrusy, herbaceous, and intense, makes it a staple in many cuisines around the world. In the garden, it also attracts pollinators and beneficial insects when its delicate umbels appear, adding significant ecological value to its cultivation. Easy to grow both in the ground and in containers, it prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil, protected from strong winds. Its leaves, seeds, and even roots find their place in the kitchen, making it a plant that is as generous as it is practical. Growing 'Santo' cilantro means choosing a lively, aromatic, and productive variety that connects the garden to everyday flavors with great naturalness.

Growing conditions

Watering
Moderate
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)
Germination (days)
7 to 14 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in)
Height
60 cm (24 in)
Sowing depth
0.4 to 0.8 in (1 to 2 cm)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to August
Sowing period
May to August
Harvest
45 to 60 days after sowing
Use
Fresh leaves, seeds, roots, sauces, marinades
Companion plants
Dill, carrot, radish
Incompatible plants
Fennel