When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 16 to June 30, and expect your first harvest around June 30. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around July 16. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Direct sow
May 16
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 16
Projected first harvest
Aug 30
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Direct sow
May 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 21
Projected first harvest
Sep 4
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of cilantro in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with cilantro
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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