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When to Plant Cilantro in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Winona and as late as May 15 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

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
MinneapolisApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 21 – Sep 4
Saint PaulApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 21 – Sep 4
RochesterApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 11 – Aug 25
BloomingtonApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
DuluthApr 23 – May 7Aug 17 – Aug 31
Brooklyn ParkApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 13 – Aug 27
PlymouthApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 17 – Aug 31
Maple GroveApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 13 – Aug 27
WoodburyApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 17 – Aug 31
EaganApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
Saint CloudApr 16 – Apr 30Aug 5 – Aug 19
Eden PrairieApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 19 – Sep 2
West Coon RapidsApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 13 – Aug 27
Coon RapidsApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 13 – Aug 27
BlaineApr 14 – Apr 28Aug 7 – Aug 21
BurnsvilleApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
LakevilleApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 15 – Aug 29
MinnetonkaApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 14 – Aug 28
Apple ValleyApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 15 – Aug 29
EdinaApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
Minnetonka MillsApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 17 – Aug 31
Saint Louis ParkApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 17 – Aug 31
MoorheadApr 14 – Apr 28Aug 8 – Aug 22
MankatoApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 14 – Aug 28
MaplewoodApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 17 – Aug 31
ShakopeeApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 19 – Sep 2
RichfieldApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
Cottage GroveApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 24 – Sep 7
RosevilleApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 13 – Aug 27
Inver Grove HeightsApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 21 – Sep 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cilantro in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Winona and as late as May 15 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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