Cilantro/Coriander, Slow-Bolt (seeds)

Slow-Bolt Cilantro is a variety of Cilantro/Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) that has some unique characteristics:
 
Spicy Flavor
It has deliciously spicy, pungent, bright green leaves that are essential for Mexican and Asian dishes.
 
Slow-Bolt Strain
Unlike other varieties, this slow-bolt strain holds better at the leaf stage, which means you can enjoy its leaves for a longer time before it starts flowering and producing seeds.
 
Growing Conditions
 
Hardiness: Half-hardy (meaning it prefers cooler temperatures).
 
Outdoor Growing Temperature: Ideally between 40°F and 75°F.
 
Sunlight: Requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight daily.
 
Watering: Moderate water needs.
 
Feeding: Light feeder.
 
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, partial shade, and needs summer shade.
 
Height: Can grow between 12.0 and 36.0 inches.
 
Diameter: Spreads between 6.0 and 8.0 inches.
 
Hardiness Zone: Suitable for zones 3 to 11.
 
Disease Resistance: No specific disease resistance mentioned.
 
Uses
 
Leaves
Use the tender leaves to add a citrusy-fresh taste to salsa, flavor salads, or enhance guacamole.
 
Seeds (Coriander)
The seeds can be used to flavor curries and Asian cuisine.
 
Harvesting Tips
Cilantro usually starts to bolt (flower) when temperatures consistently reach 80°F or higher. To prolong your harvest, choose slow-to-bolt seed varieties like Slow Bolt Cilantro. You can also use shade cloth to protect your herbs from harsh afternoon sun.
 
Fun Fact: All parts of this fast-growing herb are edible—leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and even the root! 
 
So, if you’re growing cilantro, consider planting the Slow-Bolt variety for a longer harvest of its flavorful foliage!