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When to Plant Cilantro in Florida

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 15 – Nov 29. 103 cities in Florida 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
JacksonvilleJan 11 – Jan 25Nov 10 – Nov 24
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 30 – Jan 13Nov 17 – Dec 1
OrlandoDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 18 – Dec 2
St. PetersburgDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 20 – Dec 4
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 26 – Oct 10
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralDec 26 – Jan 9Nov 18 – Dec 2
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 7 – Oct 21
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayDec 26 – Jan 9Nov 18 – Dec 2
ClearwaterDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 19 – Dec 3
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 14 – Nov 28
BrandonJan 9 – Jan 23Nov 11 – Nov 25
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillJan 15 – Jan 29Nov 6 – Nov 20
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaJan 5 – Jan 19Nov 17 – Dec 1
Lehigh AcresDec 27 – Jan 10Nov 21 – Dec 5
MelbourneDec 30 – Jan 13Nov 17 – Dec 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 15 – Nov 29. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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