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When to Plant Cilantro in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

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
WichitaMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 3 – Sep 17
Overland ParkMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 3 – Sep 17
Kansas CityMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
OlatheMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 3 – Sep 17
TopekaMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10
LawrenceMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 2 – Sep 16
ShawneeMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
ManhattanMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
LenexaMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 3 – Sep 17
SalinaMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 28 – Sep 11
HutchinsonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 26 – Sep 9
LeavenworthMar 22 – Apr 5Sep 1 – Sep 15
LeawoodMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 3 – Sep 17
Dodge CityMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 25 – Sep 8
Garden CityApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 22 – Sep 5
EmporiaMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 28 – Sep 11
Junction CityMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 31 – Sep 14
DerbyMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 27 – Sep 10
Prairie VillageMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 7 – Sep 21
HaysMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 27 – Sep 10
GardnerMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 29 – Sep 12
LiberalMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
PittsburgMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 4 – Sep 18
NewtonMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 30 – Sep 13
Great BendApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 20 – Sep 3
McPhersonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
El DoradoMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 30 – Sep 13
AndoverMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 1 – Sep 15
OttawaMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 25 – Sep 8
WinfieldMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 27 – Sep 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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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