When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 15 to April 1, and expect your first harvest around April 1. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around October 6. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 1
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 6
Projected first harvest
Nov 20
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Cilantro planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Mar 18
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 20
Projected first harvest
Dec 4
spring planting
fall planting
Cilantro is ready to harvest in about 45 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with cilantro
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