DibbleWhen to plant Cilantro
Sow cilantro 2 weeks before last frost. It bolts fast in heat, so sow every 3 weeks for a steady supply.
When to plant Cilantro by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | June 20 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | June 15 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | June 5 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | May 27 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | May 16 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | May 3 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | April 6 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | March 8 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | February 6 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Cilantro:
Better kept apart:
Family and rotation
Cilantro is in the umbellifers family. Root and herb family. Rotate to limit carrot rust fly buildup. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant cilantro?
It depends on your zone. Cilantro is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does cilantro take to grow?
About 50 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 21 days after that.
What grows well with cilantro?
Good companions include Spinach, Pea. Keep it away from Fennel.
Plant at the right time this season
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