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When to Plant Cilantro in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Mobile and as late as Mar 16 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–70 days

Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.

Cilantro Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 13 – Sep 27
BirminghamFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 16 – Sep 30
MontgomeryFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 18 – Oct 2
MobileJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 11 – Oct 25
TuscaloosaFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 15 – Sep 29
HooverFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 13 – Sep 27
DothanFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 29 – Oct 13
AuburnFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
DecaturMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 12 – Sep 26
MadisonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 13 – Sep 27
FlorenceMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 8 – Sep 22
Phenix CityFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 28 – Oct 12
GadsdenFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 18 – Oct 2
East FlorenceMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 8 – Sep 22
PrattvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 18 – Oct 2
Vestavia HillsFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 16 – Sep 30
AlabasterFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 13 – Sep 27
OpelikaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 10 – Sep 24
EnterpriseFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 26 – Oct 10
BessemerMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 15 – Sep 29
HomewoodFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 16 – Sep 30
AthensFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 17 – Oct 1
DaphneFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 24 – Oct 8
NorthportFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 15 – Sep 29
DixianaMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 6 – Sep 20
PelhamFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 13 – Sep 27
PrichardJan 31 – Feb 14Oct 11 – Oct 25
AnnistonMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbertvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 24 – Oct 8
OxfordMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 14 – Sep 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Mobile and as late as Mar 16 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cilantro take to grow?

Cilantro typically take 45–70 days from planting to harvest. Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.

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