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When to Plant Cilantro in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

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
BridgeportMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
New HavenMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 1 – Sep 15
StamfordMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
North StamfordMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
WaterburyApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 21 – Sep 4
NorwalkMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
DanburyMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 25 – Sep 8
East NorwalkMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 28 – Sep 11
New BritainMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
West HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
BristolApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
MeridenApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 21 – Sep 4
HamdenMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
FairfieldMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
West HavenMar 27 – Apr 10Sep 1 – Sep 15
MilfordMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
StratfordMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
City of Milford (balance)Mar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
East HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
MiddletownApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 21 – Sep 4
EnfieldMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
SouthingtonApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 21 – Sep 4
SheltonApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 22 – Sep 5
NorwichMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 29 – Sep 12
TrumbullMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 11 – Sep 25
West TorringtonApr 17 – May 1Aug 10 – Aug 24
TorringtonApr 17 – May 1Aug 10 – Aug 24
GlastonburyMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 31 – Sep 14
NaugatuckMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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