Santo Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum ‘Santo’)

Santo Organic Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum ‘Santo’) is a popular culinary herb prized for its fragrant bright green leaves, excellent flavour, and slow-bolting performance. This versatile herb is widely used in fresh salsas, curries, soups, salads, and international cuisine, making it a staple in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and patio containers.

The finely divided aromatic foliage delivers the fresh distinctive flavour cilantro is known for, while mature plants can also produce coriander seeds used in cooking and spice blends. Santo is especially valued for its improved heat tolerance and slower tendency to bolt compared to many standard cilantro varieties, allowing for a longer harvest period throughout the growing season.

Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, Santo Organic Cilantro performs well in both garden beds and containers. Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production and helps extend the harvest season. The delicate white flowers that appear later in the season are also attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects.

In Alberta, Santo Organic Cilantro performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Succession planting every few weeks can provide a continuous supply of fresh cilantro throughout the growing season.