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Growing Cilantro in Santa Cruz: Beat the Bolt for Longer Harvests
Cilantro is notorious for bolting at the first hint of warm weather, but Santa Cruz County's mild climate gives us advantages most gardeners don't have. With the right timing, variety selection, and succession planting, you can harvest fresh cilantro nearly year-round. Here's how to beat the bolt and keep this essential herb productive.
Growing an Herb Garden in Santa Cruz County: The Complete Local Guide
Santa Cruz County's Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing herbs. Learn which herbs thrive in your specific microclimate, when to plant, and how to keep your herb garden productive year-round.