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When to Plant Cilantro in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

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
IndianapolisMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 26 – Sep 9
Fort WayneApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
EvansvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 15 – Sep 29
South BendApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
CarmelMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 26 – Sep 9
BloomingtonMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 31 – Sep 14
HammondApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
GaryApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
FishersMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 26 – Sep 9
LafayetteApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 23 – Sep 6
MuncieMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 30 – Sep 13
Terre HauteMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 24 – Sep 7
NoblesvilleMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 26 – Sep 9
KokomoApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 23 – Sep 6
GreenwoodMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 26 – Sep 9
AndersonMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
ElkhartApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
MishawakaApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 28 – Sep 11
LawrenceMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
JeffersonvilleMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 14 – Sep 28
ColumbusMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 30 – Sep 13
West LafayetteApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 23 – Sep 6
PortageApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
WestfieldMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 26 – Sep 9
New AlbanyMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 14 – Sep 28
RichmondApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 25 – Sep 8
MerrillvilleApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
GoshenApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
ValparaisoApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Michigan CityMar 29 – Apr 12Sep 1 – Sep 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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