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When to plant cilantro in Zone 7

In Zone 7, the last spring frost usually passes around April 10 and the first fall frost arrives around October 29, leaving about 202 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Long season. Great for succession planting and fall crops.

Last spring frost: April 10First fall frost: October 29Frost-free days: 202Days to maturity: 50Hardiness: Half-hardy

Planting windows for cilantro in Zone 7

When to plant cilantro in Zone 7
TaskWindow
Direct sowMar 27 to Apr 10
Estimated harvestMay 16 to Jun 6

The harvest estimate counts 50 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 21 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 7; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow cilantro

Sow cilantro 2 weeks before last frost. It bolts fast in heat, so sow every 3 weeks for a steady supply.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Cilantro:

SpinachPea

Better kept apart:

Fennel

Cilantro in nearby zones

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Cilantro: the full growing guide · The Zone 7 planting calendar · Every crop and zone


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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.