Plant Guide
Cilantro & Coriander : Slow Bolt Cilantro
Slow-bolt, spicy cilantro
Deliciously spicy, pungent, bright green leaves essential for Mexican and Asian dishes. This slow-bolt strain holds better than any other at the leaf stage.
Apiaceae Coriandrum sativumCrop Care
Cilantro will do well in any garden soil that is fertile, well-drained and moisture retentive. It likes full sun.
Water Needs
Cilantro needs to be watered regularly, but not to the point where the soil becomes soggy.
Fertilizer Needs
Because cilantro grows so quickly it is best to include fertilizer when preparing the soil for planting. It is not necessary to fertilize the plant once it has begun growing.
Watering, regularly
Water, 0.5 inch(es), regularly, 2 times a weekWatering also depends on your local weather; don't water if it's raining, or water more frequently if it's dry. Just be sure to keep soil moist but never soggy for the best crop. The best way to know how much moisture is in your soil is to feel 2" below the soil line. If it's dry, water.
Thinning, when 3in tall
6 inch(es), when 3in tall, 1 timeThin seedlings to a final spacing of 6 - 8" for leaves, or 9 - 12" for seeds.
