🌿 When to Plant Cilantro

When should I plant cilantro?

Plant cilantro outdoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplants can go out 2 weeks before last frost.

Is cilantro frost sensitive?

Cilantro can tolerate light frost, surviving temperatures as low as 32°F. This makes it a great candidate for early spring or fall planting when other crops can't go out yet.

What temperature does cilantro need?

Cilantro grows best between 50°F and 70°F. It can survive down to 32°F, but growth slows significantly below 50°F. It prefers cool weather and may bolt or stop producing if summer heat arrives early.

How long does cilantro take to grow?

Cilantro typically takes 45–70 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest.

Is it too cold to plant cilantro?

It is too cold to plant Cilantro outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 32°F. While Cilantro can tolerate temperatures as low as 32°F, growth will be slow until nights consistently exceed 50°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant cilantro?

Cilantro starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 70°F. As a cool-season crop, Cilantro is especially heat-sensitive — high temperatures cause bolting, bitter flavor, or complete crop failure. Avoid planting in the peak of summer and opt for spring or fall instead. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing cilantro?

Bolts quickly in heat. Succession plant.