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When to Plant Cilantro in Michigan

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 28 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 24 – Sep 7.

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
DetroitMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 5 – Sep 19
Grand RapidsApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 29
WarrenMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 5 – Sep 19
Sterling HeightsApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 29 – Sep 12
Ann ArborApr 14 – Apr 28Aug 15 – Aug 29
LansingApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 18 – Sep 1
Clinton TownshipApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 29 – Sep 12
FlintApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 29
DearbornApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 30 – Sep 13
LivoniaApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 20 – Sep 3
CantonApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 29 – Sep 12
TroyApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
WestlandMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
Farmington HillsApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Sep 5
KalamazooApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 23 – Sep 6
WaterfordApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 25 – Sep 8
WyomingApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 29
ShelbyApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
Rochester HillsApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
SouthfieldApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Sep 5
West Bloomfield TownshipApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 25 – Sep 8
TaylorMar 30 – Apr 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
PontiacApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
Saint Clair ShoresApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
Royal OakMar 31 – Apr 14Sep 5 – Sep 19
NoviApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 22 – Sep 5
Dearborn HeightsApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 20 – Sep 3
Battle CreekApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 24 – Sep 7
KentwoodApr 15 – Apr 29Aug 15 – Aug 29
RedfordApr 10 – Apr 24Aug 20 – Sep 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 120 Michigan cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Michigan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Michigan?

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 28 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 24 – Sep 7.

When is the last frost in Michigan?

The average last spring frost in Michigan ranges from April 19 in Port Huron to May 19 in Cadillac, 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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