Slow Bolt Cilantro Seeds – Heirloom, Slow-to-Bolt, High-Yield Variety for Culinary Use

Slow Bolt Cilantro Seeds are a top choice for gardeners who want prolonged leaf production, rich aroma, and vibrant flavor. This heirloom, slow-to-bolt variety stays leafy longer in warm weather, making it perfect for home gardens, kitchen herb beds, or container growing. Highly valued in global cuisine, cilantro adds fresh herbal flavor to salads, curries, soups, salsas, and more.

Features:

• Variety: Slow Bolt Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

• Growth Type: Heirloom, slow-to-bolt selection

• Flavor Profile: Fresh, bright, aromatic

• Yield: High leaf production with extended harvest window

• Best For: Home gardens, culinary use, container gardening

• Plant Height: 12–24 inches

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

Specifications:

• USDA Zones: 2–11

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.2–7.2

• Season:

  • Cool-season herb

  • Best planted in early spring or fall for maximum leaf growth

• Watering: Maintain even moisture; avoid oversaturation

• Planting Guide:

  • Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost

  • Space seeds 1/4 inch deep, 6–8 inches apart

  • Thin seedlings for proper airflow and fuller growth

  • For continuous harvest, sow seeds every 2–3 weeks

• Harvesting:

  • Begin harvesting leaves when plants reach 4–6 inches

  • Cut outer leaves first to encourage new growth

  • Snip stems regularly to extend the harvest period

Benefits:

• Slow-to-bolt selection allows longer season harvesting

• Excellent for culinary use across many cuisines

• Performs well in containers and small garden spaces

• Produces tender, aromatic leaves ideal for garnishing and cooking