Cilantro 'Santo'
Cilantro
![Cilantro 'Santo' Cilantro from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-475.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Fast growing with broad, celery-like stems
- Green leaves, very similar appearance to Italian parsley
- Use in any Mexican or Asian recipe
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Dry Soil](image/chars/char-121.png)
Dry Soil
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun, but will tolerate some shade. Grows well in ground and containers. Pinch continuosly to eliminate flowering which alters the flavor.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Border or Bed
- Container
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil