Cilantro, also known as Coriander, is grown for its distinctly flavored green leaves. This foliage is often used in Mexican and Asian cuisine, and is found in many types of salsa. It adds a fresh, unique taste to recipes.

Cilantro is known for its tendency to bolt in warm weather. Although the flower stalks it produces are attractive to beneficial insects, the leaves of the plant will lose their delicious flavor once the plant has bolted. Fortunately, Slow Bolt Cilantro has been developed to hold off bolting for longer than other varieties, meaning more time to enjoy the fresh leaves and their distinctive flavor and aroma. After the cilantro does bolt and produces flowers, you can collect seed (called Coriander seed) and/or allow the plant to reseed itself to come back again.

Slow Bolt Cilantro grows quickly in cool weather and can handle a light frost. This plant likes well-drained soil and full sun or part shade. If your climate has mild winters, it can be best to plant cilantro in the fall. You can then harvest the cilantro until the weather gets hot in the spring and summer. To harvest, cut stems near ground level.