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Fern's Cilantro 'Santo'

Plant: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) | Variety: Santo | Day 145 | 0 | Neutral

Care instructions for Cilantro 'Santo'

Specific Variety / Cultivar Information for Santo Pencil

These instructions are for this specific cultivar / variety.

How to keep Santo happy

Grows best in well cultivated soil in a sunny position. Cilantro is a short lived plant and is very prone to bolting – so having seeds started at different times to ensure a crop all summer long is best. When flower heads appear cut them off to extend the life of the plant.

How to sow and germinate Santo

This plant is best left not transplanted, so sow directly into soil outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors in peat pellets that can be directly planted without disturbing the roots.

How to transplant Santo

How long does Santo take to grow?

These estimates for how long Coriander 'Santo' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

How to harvest Coriander

Companion plants for Coriander

These plants will grow well with Coriander:

Repellent plants for Coriander

These plants will not grow well with Coriander so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Coriander pests

These pests are known to attack Coriander plants:

Common Coriander diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Coriander plants:

When should I sow or plant Santo?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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