When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 18 to May 2, and expect your first harvest around May 2. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around September 15. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
May 2
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 15
Projected first harvest
Oct 30
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
Apr 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 25
Projected first harvest
Nov 9
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with cilantro
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