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When to Plant Cilantro in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Boston and as late as Apr 19 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

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
BostonMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
WorcesterApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
SpringfieldApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 13 – Aug 27
LowellApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 15 – Aug 29
CambridgeMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
New BedfordMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 10 – Sep 24
DorchesterMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
BrocktonApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall RiverMar 21 – Apr 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
QuincyApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
LynnApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
NewtonMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
SomervilleMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
LawrenceMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 2 – Sep 16
FraminghamApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 17 – Aug 31
Framingham CenterApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 17 – Aug 31
WalthamApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 15 – Aug 29
HaverhillApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 17 – Aug 31
MaldenMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
BrooklineMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
MedfordMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
TauntonApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 24 – Sep 7
ChicopeeApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 13 – Aug 27
North ChicopeeApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 13 – Aug 27
WeymouthApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
RevereMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 14 – Sep 28
PeabodyApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
MethuenMar 23 – Apr 6Sep 2 – Sep 16
South PeabodyApr 4 – Apr 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
BarnstableApr 1 – Apr 15Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Boston and as late as Apr 19 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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