Quick Facts
🌡️ Season
Cool-Season
☀️ Sun Needs
Shade
💧 Water
Moderate
📐 Spacing
6 inches apart
🕳️ Planting Depth
1/4 inch deep
📅 Days to Harvest
30–50 days
🧪 Soil pH
6.2–6.8
🌡️ Min Soil Temp
40°F
🏠 Start Indoors
Not recommended
🌱 Direct Sow
Yes
🔥 Heat Tolerance
None
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
When to Plant Cilantro by Zone
Planting dates vary by USDA hardiness zone. Find your zone at the Smart Planner.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3–4 (Cold) | — | Apr, May, Aug | — | May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct |
| Zones 5–6 (Cool) | — | Mar, Apr, Sep | — | Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Zones 7–8 (Moderate) | — | Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct | — | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Zones 9–10 (Warm) | — | Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb | — | Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Zones 11–13 (Tropical) | — | Oct, Nov, Dec | — | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
⚠️ Bolt risk: Cilantro tends to bolt (go to seed prematurely) in hot weather. In warm zones (8+), plant during cooler months.
Recommended Varieties
Santo
Slow to bolt, extended leaf harvest
Calypso
Very slow bolting, compact
🌿 Companion Planting
Plant With
🌱 beans🟢 peas🍅 tomato
Keep Away From
✗ fennel
🗺️ Growing Zones
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Highlighted zones are suitable for growing cilantro.
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