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When to Plant Cilantro in Delaware

In a typical Delaware location, sow outdoors Mar 17 – Mar 31. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Claymont and as late as Mar 29 in Hockessin. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

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
WilmingtonMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
DoverMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
NewarkMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
MiddletownMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
BearMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 6 – Sep 20
BrooksideMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
GlasgowMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
HockessinMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
SmyrnaMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
Pike Creek ValleyMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
MilfordMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
ClaymontMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
North StarMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
Pike CreekMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 7 – Sep 21
Wilmington ManorMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 6 – Sep 20
SeafordMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 4 – Sep 18
GeorgetownMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 11 – Sep 25
ElsmereMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
EdgemoorMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 9 – Sep 23
New CastleMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 6 – Sep 20

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Delaware cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Delaware cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Delaware?

In a typical Delaware location, sow outdoors Mar 17 – Mar 31. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Claymont and as late as Mar 29 in Hockessin. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

When is the last frost in Delaware?

The average last spring frost in Delaware ranges from March 30 in Claymont to April 19 in Hockessin, 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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