Cilantro

Marino (spring), Standby (summer)

Apiaceae

Spacing9 per sq ft

Days to Harvest45d

Expected Yield9 plants per succession

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Variety History

Marino is a standard fast-bolt spring cilantro. Standby is a slow-bolt variety specifically bred for summer sowing when heat shuts down regular cilantro.

Regional Context

Cilantro bolts fast in PNW summer heat. The strategy: sow Marino April-May, switch to Standby for June onward. Sow a fresh square every 3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Growing Technique

Direct sow 1/4 inch deep, 9 per sq ft. Cool-season crop. Cut outer stems. Once flower stalks appear, the plant is done for leaves -- but seeds become coriander, worth saving for the kitchen or next season.

Watch For

Not succession-sowing is the main failure mode. A single cilantro sowing lasts 3-4 weeks of harvest before bolting. Three sowings, three weeks apart, gives continuous supply.