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When to Plant Cilantro in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 23 – Feb 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 14 in Bullhead City and as late as May 14 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 24. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
PhoenixDec 15 – Dec 29Nov 8 – Nov 22
TucsonDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 22 – Nov 5
MesaJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
ChandlerJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
GilbertJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
GlendaleDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
ScottsdaleJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
PeoriaDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
TempeJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
Tempe JunctionJan 23 – Feb 6Oct 10 – Oct 24
SurpriseDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3
YumaDec 18 – Jan 1Nov 2 – Nov 16
San Tan ValleyJan 11 – Jan 25Oct 16 – Oct 30
AvondaleDec 17 – Dec 31Oct 29 – Nov 12
GoodyearDec 17 – Dec 31Oct 29 – Nov 12
FlagstaffMay 14 – May 28Aug 3 – Aug 17
Casas AdobesFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 9 – Oct 23
Lake Havasu CityDec 15 – Dec 29Nov 3 – Nov 17
Casa GrandeJan 15 – Jan 29Oct 11 – Oct 25
BuckeyeDec 17 – Dec 31Oct 29 – Nov 12
Catalina FoothillsJan 30 – Feb 13Oct 2 – Oct 16
MaricopaFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 29 – Oct 13
Oro ValleyMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 16 – Sep 30
Sierra VistaMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 14 – Sep 28
Prescott ValleyMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
PrescottApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
MaranaFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 11 – Oct 25
Bullhead CityDec 14 – Dec 28Oct 28 – Nov 11
Apache JunctionJan 21 – Feb 4Oct 15 – Oct 29
Sun CityDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 20 – Nov 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, sow outdoors Jan 23 – Feb 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 14 in Bullhead City and as late as May 14 in Flagstaff. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 10 – Oct 24. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, 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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