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When to Plant Cilantro in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

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
WashingtonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Downtown DCMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Columbia HeightsMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Mount PleasantMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Northwest OneMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Foggy BottomMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
H Street NEMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Pleasant PlainsMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
NoMaMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
PetworthMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Capitol RiverfrontMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Park ViewMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Golden TriangleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
ShawMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
BrightwoodMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Adams MorganMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Kennedy StreetMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Southwest WaterfrontMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Barracks RowMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Union MarketMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
AnacostiaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Colorado TriangleMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
Brentwood VillageMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
The WharfMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 23 – Oct 7
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
Van NessMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
Benning RoadMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27
HillcrestMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 13 – Sep 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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