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Herb Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Cilantro

Cilantro is a Annual Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 45–70 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 45–70 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
2 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Transplant
+7 days after frost
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Fall Planting
8 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal55–70Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal50–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal60–68Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 800 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.25" (in)
Plant Spacing4" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)9 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.20 – 6.80
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 1 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Cilantro right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

12 βœ… Ready
38 ⚠️ Risk
AK ⚠️ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI βœ… Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV πŸ”₯ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Mar 17
161 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
161 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 7
140 days ago
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Earliest harvest May 1 ~
116 days ago
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Latest harvest May 26 ~
91 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 1
in 37 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 800 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Anise
  • Basil
  • Dill
  • Spinach
  • Tomato

❌ Keep Away From

  • Fennel