Slo-bolt Cilantro is a bolt-resistant cultivar of Coriandrum sativum that solves one of the most frustrating problems in herb gardening: the race against time. Unlike standard cilantro, which bolts quickly in warm weather, this variety holds its leafy stage longer, giving you more opportunity to harvest fresh foliage before it flowers and goes to seed. Ready in just 45 days from sowing, it thrives in cool to moderate temperatures between 60 and 80°F and needs only 4 to 6 hours of sun daily. Essential to Mexican, Thai, and countless other cuisines, this heirloom variety ensures your garden never runs short of this beloved herb.
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The bolt resistance here is real and measurable, not a marketing claim. Most cilantro bolts at the first hint of heat or stress, but Slo-bolt holds longer in its productive leaf stage, extending your harvest window significantly. At 45 days to maturity, you're looking at remarkably fast turnaround from seed to table. Because it tolerates partial shade and modest sun exposure, you can tuck it into corners or between taller plants, and it will still deliver the bright, fresh foliage that cooks crave.
Cilantro's tender leaves are fresh and lively in salsas, curries, Thai dishes, Vietnamese pho, and Mexican street food. The foliage adds brightness to salads, grain bowls, and garnishes for soups. Because Slo-bolt delays bolting, you harvest more usable leaf material before the plant flowers and becomes less palatable for fresh applications.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors where they will grow. Cilantro germinates quickly, typically sprouting in 7 to 10 days. For the longest continuous harvest, sow in successions spaced a few weeks apart rather than all at once.
Begin harvesting cilantro leaves once the plant has reached a workable size, typically by day 45 from sowing. Pinch or cut outer leaves from the base of the plant, encouraging bushier growth and delaying flowering. Harvest regularly to keep the plant in its productive leaf stage. Stop harvesting once the plant begins to flower and bolt, as the foliage becomes bitter and the plant redirects energy to seed production.
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