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When to Plant Cilantro in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

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
Little RockFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fort SmithMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 11 – Sep 25
FayettevilleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
SpringdaleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
JonesboroMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
North Little RockFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 15 – Sep 29
ConwayMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 7 – Sep 21
RogersMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
Pine BluffFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 21 – Oct 5
BentonvilleMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
Hot SpringsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 18 – Oct 2
BentonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 12 – Sep 26
SherwoodFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
TexarkanaFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 18 – Oct 2
RussellvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 7 – Sep 21
JacksonvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 21 – Oct 5
Bella VistaMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 2 – Sep 16
ParagouldMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 11 – Sep 25
CabotMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 5 – Sep 19
West MemphisFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 15 – Sep 29
SearcyMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 13 – Sep 27
Van BurenMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 11 – Sep 25
BryantMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 12 – Sep 26
El DoradoMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 12 – Sep 26
MaumelleMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
Siloam SpringsMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 7 – Sep 21
BlythevilleFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 19 – Oct 3
Forrest CityMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 12 – Sep 26
HarrisonMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 14 – Sep 28
Hot Springs VillageFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 18 – Oct 2

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, 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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