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When to Plant Cilantro in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

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
AtlantaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 13 – Sep 27
ColumbusFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 28 – Oct 12
SavannahFeb 9 – Feb 23Oct 5 – Oct 19
AthensMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 15 – Sep 29
South FultonFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 25 – Oct 9
Sandy SpringsMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
RoswellMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
MaconFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 15 – Sep 29
Johns CreekMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbanyFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 25 – Oct 9
Warner RobinsFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 24 – Oct 8
AlpharettaMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
MariettaMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 12 – Sep 26
SmyrnaMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 12 – Sep 26
ValdostaFeb 12 – Feb 26Oct 2 – Oct 16
BrookhavenMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
StonecrestMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
DunwoodyMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
AugustaFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 9 – Oct 23
Peachtree CornersMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 14 – Sep 28
GainesvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 19 – Oct 3
MiltonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 9 – Sep 23
NewnanMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 7 – Sep 21
MabletonMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 12 – Sep 26
RomeMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 8 – Sep 22
MartinezFeb 6 – Feb 20Oct 9 – Oct 23
East PointFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 25 – Oct 9
Peachtree CityMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 11 – Sep 25
DaltonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23
KennesawMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 12 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 21 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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