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When to Plant Cilantro in Maryland

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in California and as late as Apr 3 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

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
BaltimoreMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 10
ColumbiaMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
GermantownMar 24 – Apr 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
Silver SpringMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 6 – Sep 20
FrederickMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 11 – Sep 25
WaldorfMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
Glen BurnieMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
GaithersburgMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
RockvilleMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
Ellicott CityMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
DundalkMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 10
BethesdaMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 5 – Sep 19
BowieApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 27 – Sep 10
TowsonMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 12 – Sep 26
Aspen HillMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
WheatonMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
Bel Air SouthMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 4 – Sep 18
Gwynn OakMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 12 – Sep 26
PotomacMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
SevernMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
North BethesdaMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
CatonsvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 10
AnnapolisMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 18 – Oct 2
HagerstownMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 2 – Sep 16
EssexMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 26 – Oct 10
HanoverMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
WoodlawnMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 12 – Sep 26
Severna ParkMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 18 – Oct 2
OdentonMar 20 – Apr 3Sep 5 – Sep 19
Saint CharlesMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 13 – Sep 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 151 Maryland cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maryland cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Maryland?

In a typical Maryland location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in California and as late as Apr 3 in Westminster. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 11 – Sep 25.

When is the last frost in Maryland?

The average last spring frost in Maryland ranges from March 22 in California to April 24 in Westminster, 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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